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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.32, 7,360.46 and 2,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.32, 7,360.46 and 2,975.64 is: 4,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.32 : 7,360.46 = 2,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.32/7,360.46 = 2,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.32x = 7,360.46 × 2,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.32x = 21,902,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,079.19/5,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.65

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