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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.91, 7,384.76 and 2,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.91, 7,384.76 and 2,993.04 is: 4,130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.91 : 7,384.76 = 2,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.91/7,384.76 = 2,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.91x = 7,384.76 × 2,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.91x = 22,102,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,867.11/5,350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.68

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