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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.52, 7,352.10 and 2,969.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.52, 7,352.10 and 2,969.82 is: 4,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.52 : 7,352.10 = 2,969.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.52/7,352.10 = 2,969.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.52x = 7,352.10 × 2,969.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.52x = 21,834,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834,413.62/5,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.42

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