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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.68, 7,333.89 and 2,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.68, 7,333.89 and 2,956.56 is: 4,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.68 : 7,333.89 = 2,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.68/7,333.89 = 2,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.68x = 7,333.89 × 2,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.68x = 21,683,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683,085.82/5,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.85

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