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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.29, 7,362.99 and 2,977.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.29, 7,362.99 and 2,977.47 is: 4,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.29 : 7,362.99 = 2,977.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.29/7,362.99 = 2,977.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.29x = 7,362.99 × 2,977.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.29x = 21,923,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,081.84/5,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.07

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