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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.96, 7,349.94 and 2,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.96, 7,349.94 and 2,968.32 is: 4,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.96 : 7,349.94 = 2,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.96/7,349.94 = 2,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.96x = 7,349.94 × 2,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.96x = 21,816,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816,973.90/5,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.35

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