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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.68, 7,364.67 and 2,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.68, 7,364.67 and 2,979.34 is: 4,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.68 : 7,364.67 = 2,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.68/7,364.67 = 2,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.68x = 7,364.67 × 2,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.68x = 21,941,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,855.92/5,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.52

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