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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.35, 7,401.56 and 2,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.35, 7,401.56 and 2,973.44 is: 4,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.35 : 7,401.56 = 2,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.35/7,401.56 = 2,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.35x = 7,401.56 × 2,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.35x = 22,008,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,098.20/5,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.43

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