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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.25, 7,391.26 and 2,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.25, 7,391.26 and 2,966.14 is: 4,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.25 : 7,391.26 = 2,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.25/7,391.26 = 2,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.25x = 7,391.26 × 2,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.25x = 21,923,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,511.94/5,356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.07

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