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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.64, 7,360.64 and 2,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.64, 7,360.64 and 2,975.32 is: 4,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.64 : 7,360.64 = 2,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.64/7,360.64 = 2,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.64x = 7,360.64 × 2,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.64x = 21,900,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900,259.40/5,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.06

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