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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.64, 7,351.56 and 2,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.64, 7,351.56 and 2,969.66 is: 4,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.64 : 7,351.56 = 2,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.64/7,351.56 = 2,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.64x = 7,351.56 × 2,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.64x = 21,831,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,652.05/5,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.81

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