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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.73, 7,375.96 and 2,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.73, 7,375.96 and 2,986.88 is: 4,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.73 : 7,375.96 = 2,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.73/7,375.96 = 2,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.73x = 7,375.96 × 2,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.73x = 22,031,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,074.26/5,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.01

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