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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.48, 7,406.17 and 2,976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.48, 7,406.17 and 2,976.69 is: 4,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.48 : 7,406.17 = 2,976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.48/7,406.17 = 2,976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.48x = 7,406.17 × 2,976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.48x = 22,045,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,820.26/5,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.06

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