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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.04, 7,383.52 and 2,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.04, 7,383.52 and 2,960.24 is: 4,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.04 : 7,383.52 = 2,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.04/7,383.52 = 2,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.04x = 7,383.52 × 2,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.04x = 21,856,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856,991.24/5,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.39

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