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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.68, 7,395.92 and 2,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.68, 7,395.92 and 2,969.44 is: 4,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.68 : 7,395.92 = 2,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.68/7,395.92 = 2,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.68x = 7,395.92 × 2,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.68x = 21,961,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961,740.68/5,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.58

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