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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.16, 7,375.08 and 2,986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.16, 7,375.08 and 2,986.46 is: 4,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.16 : 7,375.08 = 2,986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.16/7,375.08 = 2,986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.16x = 7,375.08 × 2,986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.16x = 22,025,381.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,381.42/5,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.39

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