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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.13, 7,355.64 and 2,972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.13, 7,355.64 and 2,972.49 is: 4,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.13 : 7,355.64 = 2,972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.13/7,355.64 = 2,972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.13x = 7,355.64 × 2,972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.13x = 21,864,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864,566.34/5,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.07

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