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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.83, 7,353.51 and 2,970.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.83, 7,353.51 and 2,970.92 is: 4,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.83 : 7,353.51 = 2,970.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.83/7,353.51 = 2,970.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.83x = 7,353.51 × 2,970.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.83x = 21,846,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,689.93/5,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.72

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