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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.56, 7,353.94 and 2,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.56, 7,353.94 and 2,971.38 is: 4,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.56 : 7,353.94 = 2,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.56/7,353.94 = 2,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.56x = 7,353.94 × 2,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.56x = 21,851,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851,350.24/5,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.03

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