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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.96, 7,356.88 and 2,973.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.96, 7,356.88 and 2,973.56 is: 4,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.96 : 7,356.88 = 2,973.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.96/7,356.88 = 2,973.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.96x = 7,356.88 × 2,973.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.96x = 21,876,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,124.09/5,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.60

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