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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.13, 7,359.92 and 2,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.13, 7,359.92 and 2,975.42 is: 4,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.13 : 7,359.92 = 2,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.13/7,359.92 = 2,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.13x = 7,359.92 × 2,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.13x = 21,898,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,801.49/5,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.18

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