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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.85, 7,360.68 and 2,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.85, 7,360.68 and 2,975.99 is: 4,106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.85 : 7,360.68 = 2,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.85/7,360.68 = 2,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.85x = 7,360.68 × 2,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.85x = 21,905,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905,284.43/5,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.84

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