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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.64, 7,330.08 and 2,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.64, 7,330.08 and 2,953.80 is: 4,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.64 : 7,330.08 = 2,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.64/7,330.08 = 2,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.64x = 7,330.08 × 2,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.64x = 21,651,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651,590.30/5,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.25

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