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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.15, 7,384.61 and 2,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.15, 7,384.61 and 2,993.24 is: 4,130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.15 : 7,384.61 = 2,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.15/7,384.61 = 2,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.15x = 7,384.61 × 2,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.15x = 22,103,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,910.04/5,351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.68

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