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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.08, 7,378.79 and 2,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.08, 7,378.79 and 2,989.22 is: 4,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.08 : 7,378.79 = 2,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.08/7,378.79 = 2,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.08x = 7,378.79 × 2,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.08x = 22,056,774.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,774.80/5,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.01

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