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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.40, 7,335.93 and 2,958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.40, 7,335.93 and 2,958.22 is: 4,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.40 : 7,335.93 = 2,958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.40/7,335.93 = 2,958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.40x = 7,335.93 × 2,958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.40x = 21,701,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,294.84/5,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.95

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