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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.98, 7,333.34 and 2,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.98, 7,333.34 and 2,956.08 is: 4,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.98 : 7,333.34 = 2,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.98/7,333.34 = 2,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.98x = 7,333.34 × 2,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.98x = 21,677,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,677,939.71/5,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.42

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