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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.94, 7,333.14 and 2,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.94, 7,333.14 and 2,956.06 is: 4,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.94 : 7,333.14 = 2,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.94/7,333.14 = 2,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.94x = 7,333.14 × 2,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.94x = 21,677,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,677,201.83/5,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.31

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