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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.29, 7,357.10 and 2,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.29, 7,357.10 and 2,973.38 is: 4,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.29 : 7,357.10 = 2,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.29/7,357.10 = 2,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.29x = 7,357.10 × 2,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.29x = 21,875,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,402.35/5,331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.21

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