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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.09, 7,400.95 and 2,973.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.09, 7,400.95 and 2,973.05 is: 4,102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.09 : 7,400.95 = 2,973.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.09/7,400.95 = 2,973.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.09x = 7,400.95 × 2,973.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.09x = 22,003,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003,436.07/5,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.75

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