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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.09, 7,355.25 and 2,971.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.09, 7,355.25 and 2,971.77 is: 4,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.09 : 7,355.25 = 2,971.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.09/7,355.25 = 2,971.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.09x = 7,355.25 × 2,971.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.09x = 21,858,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858,111.29/5,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.89

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