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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.52, 7,351.08 and 2,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.52, 7,351.08 and 2,969.24 is: 4,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.52 : 7,351.08 = 2,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.52/7,351.08 = 2,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.52x = 7,351.08 × 2,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.52x = 21,827,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,120.78/5,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.82

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