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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.03, 7,361.66 and 2,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.03, 7,361.66 and 2,977.27 is: 4,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.03 : 7,361.66 = 2,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.03/7,361.66 = 2,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.03x = 7,361.66 × 2,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.03x = 21,917,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,917,627.34/5,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.25

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