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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.10, 7,396.76 and 2,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.10, 7,396.76 and 2,969.98 is: 4,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.10 : 7,396.76 = 2,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.10/7,396.76 = 2,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.10x = 7,396.76 × 2,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.10x = 21,968,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,229.26/5,360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.47

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