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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.52, 7,333.86 and 2,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.52, 7,333.86 and 2,956.76 is: 4,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.52 : 7,333.86 = 2,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.52/7,333.86 = 2,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.52x = 7,333.86 × 2,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.52x = 21,684,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684,463.89/5,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.23

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