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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.96, 7,384.56 and 2,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.96, 7,384.56 and 2,993.10 is: 4,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.96 : 7,384.56 = 2,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.96/7,384.56 = 2,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.96x = 7,384.56 × 2,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.96x = 22,102,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,726.54/5,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.61

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