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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.73, 7,385.27 and 2,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.73, 7,385.27 and 2,994.09 is: 4,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.73 : 7,385.27 = 2,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.73/7,385.27 = 2,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.73x = 7,385.27 × 2,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.73x = 22,112,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,148.08/5,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.78

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