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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.22, 7,359.93 and 2,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.22, 7,359.93 and 2,975.49 is: 4,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.22 : 7,359.93 = 2,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.22/7,359.93 = 2,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.22x = 7,359.93 × 2,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.22x = 21,899,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,398.12/5,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.22

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