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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.04, 7,333.34 and 2,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.04, 7,333.34 and 2,924.16 is: 4,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.04 : 7,333.34 = 2,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.04/7,333.34 = 2,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.04x = 7,333.34 × 2,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.04x = 21,443,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443,822.83/5,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.31

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