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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.71, 7,376.04 and 2,987.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.71, 7,376.04 and 2,987.03 is: 4,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.71 : 7,376.04 = 2,987.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.71/7,376.04 = 2,987.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.71x = 7,376.04 × 2,987.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.71x = 22,032,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,415.88/5,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.28

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