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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.43, 7,385.69 and 2,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.43, 7,385.69 and 2,993.98 is: 4,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.43 : 7,385.69 = 2,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.43/7,385.69 = 2,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.43x = 7,385.69 × 2,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.43x = 22,112,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,608.15/5,352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.32

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