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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.37, 7,329.83 and 2,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.37, 7,329.83 and 2,921.33 is: 4,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.37 : 7,329.83 = 2,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.37/7,329.83 = 2,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.37x = 7,329.83 × 2,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.37x = 21,412,855.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412,855.99/5,311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.51

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