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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.43, 7,363.38 and 2,945.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.43, 7,363.38 and 2,945.83 is: 4,065.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.43 : 7,363.38 = 2,945.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.43/7,363.38 = 2,945.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.43x = 7,363.38 × 2,945.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.43x = 21,691,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691,228.89/5,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.51

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