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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.70, 7,396.37 and 2,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.70, 7,396.37 and 2,969.68 is: 4,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.70 : 7,396.37 = 2,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.70/7,396.37 = 2,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.70x = 7,396.37 × 2,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.70x = 21,964,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964,852.06/5,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.15

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