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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.70, 7,351.02 and 2,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.70, 7,351.02 and 2,969.06 is: 4,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.70 : 7,351.02 = 2,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.70/7,351.02 = 2,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.70x = 7,351.02 × 2,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.70x = 21,825,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,582.69/5,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.40

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