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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.83, 7,382.67 and 2,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.83, 7,382.67 and 2,959.72 is: 4,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.83 : 7,382.67 = 2,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.83/7,382.67 = 2,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.83x = 7,382.67 × 2,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.83x = 21,850,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,850,599.14/5,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.35

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