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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.81, 7,356.52 and 2,972.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.81, 7,356.52 and 2,972.95 is: 4,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.81 : 7,356.52 = 2,972.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.81/7,356.52 = 2,972.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.81x = 7,356.52 × 2,972.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.81x = 21,870,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870,592.84/5,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.68

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