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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.92, 7,351.14 and 2,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.92, 7,351.14 and 2,969.04 is: 4,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.92 : 7,351.14 = 2,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.92/7,351.14 = 2,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.92x = 7,351.14 × 2,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.92x = 21,825,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,828.71/5,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.27

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