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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.60, 7,403.93 and 2,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.60, 7,403.93 and 2,975.51 is: 4,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.60 : 7,403.93 = 2,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.60/7,403.93 = 2,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.60x = 7,403.93 × 2,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.60x = 22,030,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,030,467.75/5,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.87

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