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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.16, 7,353.95 and 2,970.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.16, 7,353.95 and 2,970.84 is: 4,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.16 : 7,353.95 = 2,970.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.16/7,353.95 = 2,970.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.16x = 7,353.95 × 2,970.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.16x = 21,847,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,393.96/5,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.60

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