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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.13, 7,349.99 and 2,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.13, 7,349.99 and 2,968.26 is: 4,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.13 : 7,349.99 = 2,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.13/7,349.99 = 2,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.13x = 7,349.99 × 2,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.13x = 21,816,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816,666.48/5,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.16

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