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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.27, 7,362.67 and 2,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.27, 7,362.67 and 2,977.36 is: 4,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.27 : 7,362.67 = 2,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.27/7,362.67 = 2,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.27x = 7,362.67 × 2,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.27x = 21,921,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,319.15/5,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.76

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