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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.07, 7,381.33 and 2,959.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.07, 7,381.33 and 2,959.03 is: 4,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.07 : 7,381.33 = 2,959.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.07/7,381.33 = 2,959.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.07x = 7,381.33 × 2,959.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.07x = 21,841,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841,578.74/5,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.25

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