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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.12, 7,373.46 and 2,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.12, 7,373.46 and 2,985.36 is: 4,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.12 : 7,373.46 = 2,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.12/7,373.46 = 2,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.12x = 7,373.46 × 2,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.12x = 22,012,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,012,432.55/5,343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.77

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