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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.13, 7,332.08 and 2,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.13, 7,332.08 and 2,955.25 is: 4,078.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.13 : 7,332.08 = 2,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.13/7,332.08 = 2,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.13x = 7,332.08 × 2,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.13x = 21,668,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,129.42/5,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.22

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