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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.86, 7,332.92 and 2,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.86, 7,332.92 and 2,955.95 is: 4,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.86 : 7,332.92 = 2,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.86/7,332.92 = 2,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.86x = 7,332.92 × 2,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.86x = 21,675,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675,715.60/5,313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.09

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