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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.29, 7,392.66 and 2,967.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.29, 7,392.66 and 2,967.03 is: 4,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.29 : 7,392.66 = 2,967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.29/7,392.66 = 2,967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.29x = 7,392.66 × 2,967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.29x = 21,934,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934,244.00/5,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.28

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