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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.12, 7,359.80 and 2,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.12, 7,359.80 and 2,975.48 is: 4,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.12 : 7,359.80 = 2,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.12/7,359.80 = 2,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.12x = 7,359.80 × 2,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.12x = 21,898,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,937.70/5,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.22

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