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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.67, 7,402.17 and 2,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.67, 7,402.17 and 2,973.60 is: 4,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.67 : 7,402.17 = 2,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.67/7,402.17 = 2,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.67x = 7,402.17 × 2,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.67x = 22,011,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,092.71/5,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.74

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