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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.35, 7,351.74 and 2,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.35, 7,351.74 and 2,969.47 is: 4,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.35 : 7,351.74 = 2,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.35/7,351.74 = 2,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.35x = 7,351.74 × 2,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.35x = 21,830,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830,771.38/5,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.87

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