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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.52, 7,385.46 and 2,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.52, 7,385.46 and 2,993.88 is: 4,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.52 : 7,385.46 = 2,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.52/7,385.46 = 2,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.52x = 7,385.46 × 2,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.52x = 22,111,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111,180.98/5,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.76

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