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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.00, 7,359.86 and 2,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.00, 7,359.86 and 2,942.96 is: 4,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.00 : 7,359.86 = 2,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.00/7,359.86 = 2,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.00x = 7,359.86 × 2,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.00x = 21,659,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,744.14/5,333.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.46

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