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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.18, 7,404.24 and 2,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.18, 7,404.24 and 2,975.10 is: 4,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.18 : 7,404.24 = 2,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.18/7,404.24 = 2,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.18x = 7,404.24 × 2,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.18x = 22,028,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,354.42/5,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.80

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