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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.42, 7,374.49 and 5,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.42, 7,374.49 and 5,058.18 is: 6,987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.42 : 7,374.49 = 5,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.42/7,374.49 = 5,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.42x = 7,374.49 × 5,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.42x = 37,301,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,497.83/5,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.37

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