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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.09, 7,359.59 and 2,975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.09, 7,359.59 and 2,975.63 is: 4,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.09 : 7,359.59 = 2,975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.09/7,359.59 = 2,975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.09x = 7,359.59 × 2,975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.09x = 21,899,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,387.43/5,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.33

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