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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.66, 7,356.03 and 2,972.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.66, 7,356.03 and 2,972.93 is: 4,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.66 : 7,356.03 = 2,972.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.66/7,356.03 = 2,972.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.66x = 7,356.03 × 2,972.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.66x = 21,868,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,868,962.27/5,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.49

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