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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.11, 7,363.83 and 2,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.11, 7,363.83 and 2,946.08 is: 4,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.11 : 7,363.83 = 2,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.11/7,363.83 = 2,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.11x = 7,363.83 × 2,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.11x = 21,694,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694,380.74/5,336.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.58

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