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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.77, 7,363.85 and 2,946.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.77, 7,363.85 and 2,946.17 is: 4,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.77 : 7,363.85 = 2,946.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.77/7,363.85 = 2,946.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.77x = 7,363.85 × 2,946.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.77x = 21,695,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695,179.73/5,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.99

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