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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.89, 7,401.94 and 2,973.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.89, 7,401.94 and 2,973.85 is: 4,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.89 : 7,401.94 = 2,973.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.89/7,401.94 = 2,973.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.89x = 7,401.94 × 2,973.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.89x = 22,012,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,251.83/5,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.79

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