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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.56, 7,351.18 and 2,969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.56, 7,351.18 and 2,969.38 is: 4,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.56 : 7,351.18 = 2,969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.56/7,351.18 = 2,969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.56x = 7,351.18 × 2,969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.56x = 21,828,446.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,446.87/5,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.27

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