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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.07, 7,379.11 and 2,989.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.07, 7,379.11 and 2,989.21 is: 4,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.07 : 7,379.11 = 2,989.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.07/7,379.11 = 2,989.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.07x = 7,379.11 × 2,989.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.07x = 22,057,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,694.46/5,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.20

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