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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.91, 7,359.66 and 2,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.91, 7,359.66 and 2,975.13 is: 4,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.91 : 7,359.66 = 2,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.91/7,359.66 = 2,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.91x = 7,359.66 × 2,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.91x = 21,895,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895,945.26/5,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.82

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