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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.16, 7,379.22 and 2,989.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.16, 7,379.22 and 2,989.46 is: 4,125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.16 : 7,379.22 = 2,989.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.16/7,379.22 = 2,989.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.16x = 7,379.22 × 2,989.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.16x = 22,059,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059,883.02/5,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.53

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