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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.48, 7,360.17 and 2,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.48, 7,360.17 and 2,975.61 is: 4,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.48 : 7,360.17 = 2,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.48/7,360.17 = 2,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.48x = 7,360.17 × 2,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.48x = 21,900,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900,995.45/5,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.33

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