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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.76, 7,385.72 and 2,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.76, 7,385.72 and 2,993.49 is: 4,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.76 : 7,385.72 = 2,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.76/7,385.72 = 2,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.76x = 7,385.72 × 2,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.76x = 22,109,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,064.00/5,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.18

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