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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.12, 7,351.46 and 2,969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.12, 7,351.46 and 2,969.41 is: 4,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.12 : 7,351.46 = 2,969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.12/7,351.46 = 2,969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.12x = 7,351.46 × 2,969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.12x = 21,829,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829,483.99/5,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.81

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