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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.52, 7,358.82 and 2,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.52, 7,358.82 and 2,975.06 is: 4,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.52 : 7,358.82 = 2,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.52/7,358.82 = 2,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.52x = 7,358.82 × 2,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.52x = 21,892,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892,938.27/5,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.55

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