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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.64, 7,351.14 and 2,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.64, 7,351.14 and 2,968.88 is: 4,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.64 : 7,351.14 = 2,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.64/7,351.14 = 2,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.64x = 7,351.14 × 2,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.64x = 21,824,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,652.52/5,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.26

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