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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.38, 7,363.02 and 2,977.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.38, 7,363.02 and 2,977.97 is: 4,109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.38 : 7,363.02 = 2,977.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.38/7,363.02 = 2,977.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.38x = 7,363.02 × 2,977.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.38x = 21,926,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926,837.78/5,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.71

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