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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.28, 7,377.09 and 2,988.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.28, 7,377.09 and 2,988.37 is: 4,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.28 : 7,377.09 = 2,988.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.28/7,377.09 = 2,988.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.28x = 7,377.09 × 2,988.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.28x = 22,045,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,474.44/5,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.52

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