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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.53 and 2,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.43, 7,381.53 and 2,991.06 is: 4,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.43 : 7,381.53 = 2,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.43/7,381.53 = 2,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.43x = 7,381.53 × 2,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.43x = 22,078,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,599.12/5,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.05

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