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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.11, 7,333.47 and 2,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.11, 7,333.47 and 2,956.71 is: 4,080.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.11 : 7,333.47 = 2,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.11/7,333.47 = 2,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.11x = 7,333.47 × 2,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.11x = 21,682,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,944.08/5,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.26

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