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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.59, 7,379.73 and 2,989.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.59, 7,379.73 and 2,989.86 is: 4,126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.59 : 7,379.73 = 2,989.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.59/7,379.73 = 2,989.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.59x = 7,379.73 × 2,989.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.59x = 22,064,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,064,359.54/5,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.04

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