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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.54, 7,351.86 and 2,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.54, 7,351.86 and 2,969.64 is: 4,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.54 : 7,351.86 = 2,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.54/7,351.86 = 2,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.54x = 7,351.86 × 2,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.54x = 21,832,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,377.53/5,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.02

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