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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.66, 7,360.44 and 2,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.66, 7,360.44 and 2,975.66 is: 4,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.66 : 7,360.44 = 2,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.66/7,360.44 = 2,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.66x = 7,360.44 × 2,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.66x = 21,902,166.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,166.89/5,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.40

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