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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.72, 7,360.51 and 2,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.72, 7,360.51 and 2,975.86 is: 4,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.72 : 7,360.51 = 2,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.72/7,360.51 = 2,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.72x = 7,360.51 × 2,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.72x = 21,903,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,847.29/5,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.67

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