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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.35, 7,378.29 and 2,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.35, 7,378.29 and 2,989.04 is: 4,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.35 : 7,378.29 = 2,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.35/7,378.29 = 2,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.35x = 7,378.29 × 2,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.35x = 22,053,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,967.05/5,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.28

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