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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.15, 7,385.89 and 2,961.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.15, 7,385.89 and 2,961.94 is: 4,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.15 : 7,385.89 = 2,961.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.15/7,385.89 = 2,961.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.15x = 7,385.89 × 2,961.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.15x = 21,876,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,563.03/5,352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.43

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