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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.28, 7,404.10 and 2,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.28, 7,404.10 and 2,975.42 is: 4,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.28 : 7,404.10 = 2,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.28/7,404.10 = 2,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.28x = 7,404.10 × 2,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.28x = 22,030,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,030,314.66/5,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.09

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