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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.70, 7,352.47 and 2,969.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.70, 7,352.47 and 2,969.85 is: 4,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.70 : 7,352.47 = 2,969.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.70/7,352.47 = 2,969.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.70x = 7,352.47 × 2,969.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.70x = 21,835,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,733.03/5,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.53

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