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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.80, 7,361.09 and 2,943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.80, 7,361.09 and 2,943.99 is: 4,062.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.80 : 7,361.09 = 2,943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.80/7,361.09 = 2,943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.80x = 7,361.09 × 2,943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.80x = 21,670,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,998.58/5,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.95

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