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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.21, 7,377.47 and 2,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.21, 7,377.47 and 2,956.04 is: 4,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.21 : 7,377.47 = 2,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.21/7,377.47 = 2,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.21x = 7,377.47 × 2,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.21x = 21,808,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808,091.79/5,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.17

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