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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.46, 7,360.32 and 2,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.46, 7,360.32 and 2,975.58 is: 4,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.46 : 7,360.32 = 2,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.46/7,360.32 = 2,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.46x = 7,360.32 × 2,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.46x = 21,901,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,220.99/5,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.38

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