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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.94, 7,356.79 and 2,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.94, 7,356.79 and 2,972.82 is: 4,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.94 : 7,356.79 = 2,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.94/7,356.79 = 2,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.94x = 7,356.79 × 2,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.94x = 21,870,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870,412.45/5,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.54

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