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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.68, 7,352.24 and 2,969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.68, 7,352.24 and 2,969.97 is: 4,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.68 : 7,352.24 = 2,969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.68/7,352.24 = 2,969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.68x = 7,352.24 × 2,969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.68x = 21,835,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,917.38/5,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.58

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