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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.68, 7,332.86 and 2,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.68, 7,332.86 and 2,955.83 is: 4,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.68 : 7,332.86 = 2,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.68/7,332.86 = 2,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.68x = 7,332.86 × 2,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.68x = 21,674,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674,636.13/5,313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.03

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