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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.99, 7,332.47 and 2,956.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.99, 7,332.47 and 2,956.13 is: 4,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.99 : 7,332.47 = 2,956.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.99/7,332.47 = 2,956.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.99x = 7,332.47 × 2,956.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.99x = 21,675,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675,683.10/5,313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.98

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