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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.58, 7,351.98 and 2,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.58, 7,351.98 and 2,969.66 is: 4,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.58 : 7,351.98 = 2,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.58/7,351.98 = 2,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.58x = 7,351.98 × 2,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.58x = 21,832,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,880.93/5,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.09

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