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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.37, 7,379.76 and 2,989.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.37, 7,379.76 and 2,989.35 is: 4,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.37 : 7,379.76 = 2,989.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.37/7,379.76 = 2,989.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.37x = 7,379.76 × 2,989.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.37x = 22,060,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,685.56/5,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.52

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