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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.24, 7,401.54 and 2,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.24, 7,401.54 and 2,973.46 is: 4,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.24 : 7,401.54 = 2,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.24/7,401.54 = 2,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.24x = 7,401.54 × 2,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.24x = 22,008,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,168.26/5,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.52

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