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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.02, 7,351.32 and 2,969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.02, 7,351.32 and 2,969.14 is: 4,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.02 : 7,351.32 = 2,969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.02/7,351.32 = 2,969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.02x = 7,351.32 × 2,969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.02x = 21,827,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,098.26/5,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.43

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