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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.60, 7,363.10 and 2,977.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.60, 7,363.10 and 2,977.74 is: 4,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.60 : 7,363.10 = 2,977.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.60/7,363.10 = 2,977.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.60x = 7,363.10 × 2,977.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.60x = 21,925,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,397.39/5,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.27

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