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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.34, 7,402.18 and 2,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.34, 7,402.18 and 2,973.71 is: 4,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.34 : 7,402.18 = 2,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.34/7,402.18 = 2,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.34x = 7,402.18 × 2,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.34x = 22,011,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,936.69/5,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.38

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