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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.69, 7,360.47 and 2,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.69, 7,360.47 and 2,975.83 is: 4,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.69 : 7,360.47 = 2,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.69/7,360.47 = 2,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.69x = 7,360.47 × 2,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.69x = 21,903,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,507.44/5,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.63

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