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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.22, 7,362.27 and 2,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.22, 7,362.27 and 2,977.92 is: 4,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.22 : 7,362.27 = 2,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.22/7,362.27 = 2,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.22x = 7,362.27 × 2,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.22x = 21,924,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924,251.08/5,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.57

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