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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.62, 7,337.22 and 2,958.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.62, 7,337.22 and 2,958.81 is: 4,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.62 : 7,337.22 = 2,958.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.62/7,337.22 = 2,958.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.62x = 7,337.22 × 2,958.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.62x = 21,709,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,709,401.30/5,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.31

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