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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.35, 7,362.63 and 2,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.35, 7,362.63 and 2,977.44 is: 4,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.35 : 7,362.63 = 2,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.35/7,362.63 = 2,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.35x = 7,362.63 × 2,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.35x = 21,921,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,789.07/5,335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.78

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