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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.44, 7,360.17 and 2,975.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.44, 7,360.17 and 2,975.71 is: 4,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.44 : 7,360.17 = 2,975.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.44/7,360.17 = 2,975.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.44x = 7,360.17 × 2,975.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.44x = 21,901,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,731.47/5,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.49

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