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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.98, 7,384.23 and 2,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.98, 7,384.23 and 2,993.34 is: 4,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.98 : 7,384.23 = 2,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.98/7,384.23 = 2,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.98x = 7,384.23 × 2,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.98x = 22,103,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,511.03/5,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.74

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