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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.02, 7,333.35 and 2,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.02, 7,333.35 and 2,956.16 is: 4,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.02 : 7,333.35 = 2,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.02/7,333.35 = 2,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.02x = 7,333.35 × 2,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.02x = 21,678,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678,555.94/5,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.50

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