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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.84, 7,353.10 and 2,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.84, 7,353.10 and 2,970.66 is: 4,099.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.84 : 7,353.10 = 2,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.84/7,353.10 = 2,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.84x = 7,353.10 × 2,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.84x = 21,843,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,560.05/5,328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.12

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