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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.02, 7,396.43 and 2,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.02, 7,396.43 and 2,969.75 is: 4,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.02 : 7,396.43 = 2,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.02/7,396.43 = 2,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.02x = 7,396.43 × 2,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.02x = 21,965,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965,551.63/5,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.04

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