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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.28, 7,376.76 and 2,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.28, 7,376.76 and 2,987.28 is: 4,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.28 : 7,376.76 = 2,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.28/7,376.76 = 2,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.28x = 7,376.76 × 2,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.28x = 22,036,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,447.61/5,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.60

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