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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.27, 7,375.16 and 2,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.27, 7,375.16 and 2,986.14 is: 4,120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.27 : 7,375.16 = 2,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.27/7,375.16 = 2,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.27x = 7,375.16 × 2,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.27x = 22,023,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023,260.28/5,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.91

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