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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.99, 7,378.92 and 2,989.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.99, 7,378.92 and 2,989.13 is: 4,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.99 : 7,378.92 = 2,989.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.99/7,378.92 = 2,989.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.99x = 7,378.92 × 2,989.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.99x = 22,056,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,514.25/5,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.03

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