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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.28, 7,352.08 and 2,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.28, 7,352.08 and 2,969.56 is: 4,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.28 : 7,352.08 = 2,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.28/7,352.08 = 2,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.28x = 7,352.08 × 2,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.28x = 21,832,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,442.68/5,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.23

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