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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.20, 7,333.86 and 2,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.20, 7,333.86 and 2,956.56 is: 4,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.20 : 7,333.86 = 2,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.20/7,333.86 = 2,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.20x = 7,333.86 × 2,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.20x = 21,682,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,997.12/5,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.20

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