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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.94, 7,376.17 and 2,987.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.94, 7,376.17 and 2,987.09 is: 4,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.94 : 7,376.17 = 2,987.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.94/7,376.17 = 2,987.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.94x = 7,376.17 × 2,987.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.94x = 22,033,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,033,246.76/5,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.26

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