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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.16, 7,403.94 and 2,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.16, 7,403.94 and 2,975.30 is: 4,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.16 : 7,403.94 = 2,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.16/7,403.94 = 2,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.16x = 7,403.94 × 2,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.16x = 22,028,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,977.89/5,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.93

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