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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.51, 7,385.01 and 2,993.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.51, 7,385.01 and 2,993.65 is: 4,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.51 : 7,385.01 = 2,993.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.51/7,385.01 = 2,993.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.51x = 7,385.01 × 2,993.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.51x = 22,108,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,135.19/5,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.20

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