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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.63, 7,379.58 and 2,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.63, 7,379.58 and 2,924.90 is: 4,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.63 : 7,379.58 = 2,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.63/7,379.58 = 2,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.63x = 7,379.58 × 2,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.63x = 21,584,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,584,535.29/5,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.28

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