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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.72, 8,005.07 and 2,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.72, 8,005.07 and 2,966.31 is: 4,449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.72 : 8,005.07 = 2,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.72/8,005.07 = 2,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.72x = 8,005.07 × 2,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.72x = 23,745,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,496.59/5,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.46

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