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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.37, 7,391.56 and 2,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.37, 7,391.56 and 2,966.56 is: 4,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.37 : 7,391.56 = 2,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.37/7,391.56 = 2,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.37x = 7,391.56 × 2,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.37x = 21,927,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927,454.44/5,356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.72

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