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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.38, 7,386.64 and 2,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.38, 7,386.64 and 2,994.38 is: 4,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.38 : 7,386.64 = 2,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.38/7,386.64 = 2,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.38x = 7,386.64 × 2,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.38x = 22,118,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,118,407.08/5,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.44

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