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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.41, 7,360 and 2,943.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.41, 7,360 and 2,943.61 is: 4,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.41 : 7,360 = 2,943.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.41/7,360 = 2,943.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.41x = 7,360 × 2,943.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.41x = 21,664,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664,969.60/5,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.12

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