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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.13, 7,351.36 and 2,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.13, 7,351.36 and 2,969.26 is: 4,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.13 : 7,351.36 = 2,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.13/7,351.36 = 2,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.13x = 7,351.36 × 2,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.13x = 21,828,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,099.19/5,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.53

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