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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.99, 7,363.66 and 2,945.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.99, 7,363.66 and 2,945.96 is: 4,065.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.99 : 7,363.66 = 2,945.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.99/7,363.66 = 2,945.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.99x = 7,363.66 × 2,945.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.99x = 21,693,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693,047.81/5,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.42

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