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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.27, 7,346.11 and 2,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.27, 7,346.11 and 2,933.28 is: 4,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.27 : 7,346.11 = 2,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.27/7,346.11 = 2,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.27x = 7,346.11 × 2,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.27x = 21,548,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,160.81/5,323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.92

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