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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.76, 7,359.78 and 2,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.76, 7,359.78 and 2,975.72 is: 4,106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.76 : 7,359.78 = 2,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.76/7,359.78 = 2,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.76x = 7,359.78 × 2,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.76x = 21,900,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900,644.54/5,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.81

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