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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.68, 7,353.62 and 2,970.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.68, 7,353.62 and 2,970.98 is: 4,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.68 : 7,353.62 = 2,970.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.68/7,353.62 = 2,970.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.68x = 7,353.62 × 2,970.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.68x = 21,847,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,406.32/5,328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.97

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