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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.34, 7,351.88 and 2,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.34, 7,351.88 and 2,969.64 is: 4,098.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.34 : 7,351.88 = 2,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.34/7,351.88 = 2,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.34x = 7,351.88 × 2,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.34x = 21,832,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,422.08/5,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.18

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