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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.93, 7,352.58 and 2,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.93, 7,352.58 and 2,970.11 is: 4,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.93 : 7,352.58 = 2,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.93/7,352.58 = 2,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.93x = 7,352.58 × 2,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.93x = 21,837,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,971.38/5,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.77

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