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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.22, 7,375.01 and 2,986.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.22, 7,375.01 and 2,986.36 is: 4,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.22 : 7,375.01 = 2,986.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.22/7,375.01 = 2,986.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.22x = 7,375.01 × 2,986.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.22x = 22,024,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024,387.67/5,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.16

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