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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.62, 7,352.15 and 2,969.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.62, 7,352.15 and 2,969.91 is: 4,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.62 : 7,352.15 = 2,969.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.62/7,352.15 = 2,969.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.62x = 7,352.15 × 2,969.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.62x = 21,835,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,223.81/5,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.49

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