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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.54, 7,352.11 and 2,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.54, 7,352.11 and 2,969.43 is: 4,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.54 : 7,352.11 = 2,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.54/7,352.11 = 2,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.54x = 7,352.11 × 2,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.54x = 21,831,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,593.49/5,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.87

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