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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.19, 7,332.11 and 2,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.19, 7,332.11 and 2,955.28 is: 4,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.19 : 7,332.11 = 2,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.19/7,332.11 = 2,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.19x = 7,332.11 × 2,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.19x = 21,668,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,438.04/5,313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.24

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