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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.31, 7,367.36 and 2,981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.31, 7,367.36 and 2,981.21 is: 4,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.31 : 7,367.36 = 2,981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.31/7,367.36 = 2,981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.31x = 7,367.36 × 2,981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.31x = 21,963,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,595.56/5,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.34

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