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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.18, 7,335.45 and 2,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.18, 7,335.45 and 2,957.82 is: 4,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.18 : 7,335.45 = 2,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.18/7,335.45 = 2,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.18x = 7,335.45 × 2,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.18x = 21,696,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696,940.72/5,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.30

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