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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.03, 7,359.51 and 2,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.03, 7,359.51 and 2,975.57 is: 4,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.03 : 7,359.51 = 2,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.03/7,359.51 = 2,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.03x = 7,359.51 × 2,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.03x = 21,898,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,685.50/5,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.24

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