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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.02, 7,359.56 and 2,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.02, 7,359.56 and 2,975.11 is: 4,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.02 : 7,359.56 = 2,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.02/7,359.56 = 2,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.02x = 7,359.56 × 2,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.02x = 21,895,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895,471.19/5,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.65

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