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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.85, 7,358.99 and 2,975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.85, 7,358.99 and 2,975.53 is: 4,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.85 : 7,358.99 = 2,975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.85/7,358.99 = 2,975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.85x = 7,358.99 × 2,975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.85x = 21,896,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896,895.51/5,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.27

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