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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.51, 7,395.87 and 2,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.51, 7,395.87 and 2,969.68 is: 4,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.51 : 7,395.87 = 2,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.51/7,395.87 = 2,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.51x = 7,395.87 × 2,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.51x = 21,963,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,367.22/5,359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.02

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