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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.41, 7,407.46 and 2,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.41, 7,407.46 and 2,977.62 is: 4,109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.41 : 7,407.46 = 2,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.41/7,407.46 = 2,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.41x = 7,407.46 × 2,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.41x = 22,056,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,601.05/5,367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.36

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