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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.01, 7,351.28 and 2,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.01, 7,351.28 and 2,969.10 is: 4,097.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.01 : 7,351.28 = 2,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.01/7,351.28 = 2,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.01x = 7,351.28 × 2,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.01x = 21,826,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,685.45/5,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.36

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