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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.68, 7,352.10 and 2,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.68, 7,352.10 and 2,969.68 is: 4,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.68 : 7,352.10 = 2,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.68/7,352.10 = 2,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.68x = 7,352.10 × 2,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.68x = 21,833,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,833,384.33/5,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.10

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