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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.03, 7,381.49 and 2,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.03, 7,381.49 and 2,991.12 is: 4,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.03 : 7,381.49 = 2,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.03/7,381.49 = 2,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.03x = 7,381.49 × 2,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.03x = 22,078,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,922.37/5,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.65

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