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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.95, 7,359.80 and 2,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.95, 7,359.80 and 2,975.09 is: 4,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.95 : 7,359.80 = 2,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.95/7,359.80 = 2,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.95x = 7,359.80 × 2,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.95x = 21,896,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896,015.71/5,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.80

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