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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.91, 7,335.93 and 2,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.91, 7,335.93 and 2,958.18 is: 4,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.91 : 7,335.93 = 2,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.91/7,335.93 = 2,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.91x = 7,335.93 × 2,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.91x = 21,701,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,001.41/5,315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.27

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