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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.42, 7,360.07 and 2,943.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.42, 7,360.07 and 2,943.42 is: 4,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.42 : 7,360.07 = 2,943.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.42/7,360.07 = 2,943.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.42x = 7,360.07 × 2,943.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.42x = 21,663,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,777.24/5,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.89

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