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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.95, 7,379.78 and 2,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.95, 7,379.78 and 2,989.64 is: 4,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.95 : 7,379.78 = 2,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.95/7,379.78 = 2,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.95x = 7,379.78 × 2,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.95x = 22,062,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,833.63/5,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.47

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