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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.16, 7,362.51 and 2,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.16, 7,362.51 and 2,977.30 is: 4,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.16 : 7,362.51 = 2,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.16/7,362.51 = 2,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.16x = 7,362.51 × 2,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.16x = 21,920,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920,424.18/5,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.67

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