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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.47, 7,354.71 and 2,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.47, 7,354.71 and 2,939.39 is: 4,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.47 : 7,354.71 = 2,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.47/7,354.71 = 2,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.47x = 7,354.71 × 2,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.47x = 21,618,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,361.03/5,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.38

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