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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.16, 7,384.26 and 2,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.16, 7,384.26 and 2,993.28 is: 4,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.16 : 7,384.26 = 2,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.16/7,384.26 = 2,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.16x = 7,384.26 × 2,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.16x = 22,103,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,157.77/5,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.54

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