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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.63, 7,385.10 and 2,993.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.63, 7,385.10 and 2,993.79 is: 4,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.63 : 7,385.10 = 2,993.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.63/7,385.10 = 2,993.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.63x = 7,385.10 × 2,993.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.63x = 22,109,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,438.53/5,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.35

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