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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.32, 7,385.70 and 2,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.32, 7,385.70 and 2,994.04 is: 4,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.32 : 7,385.70 = 2,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.32/7,385.70 = 2,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.32x = 7,385.70 × 2,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.32x = 22,113,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113,081.23/5,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.27

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