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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.87, 7,384.08 and 2,961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.87, 7,384.08 and 2,961.05 is: 4,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.87 : 7,384.08 = 2,961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.87/7,384.08 = 2,961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.87x = 7,384.08 × 2,961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.87x = 21,864,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864,630.08/5,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.19

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