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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.79, 7,396.12 and 2,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.79, 7,396.12 and 2,969.52 is: 4,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.79 : 7,396.12 = 2,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.79/7,396.12 = 2,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.79x = 7,396.12 × 2,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.79x = 21,962,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962,926.26/5,359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.72

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