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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.61, 7,385.22 and 2,993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.61, 7,385.22 and 2,993.75 is: 4,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.61 : 7,385.22 = 2,993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.61/7,385.22 = 2,993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.61x = 7,385.22 × 2,993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.61x = 22,109,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,502.38/5,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.37

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