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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.21, 7,362.99 and 2,945.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.21, 7,362.99 and 2,945.64 is: 4,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.21 : 7,362.99 = 2,945.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.21/7,362.99 = 2,945.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.21x = 7,362.99 × 2,945.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.21x = 21,688,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,731.50/5,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.21

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