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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.63, 7,386.44 and 2,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.63, 7,386.44 and 2,994.72 is: 4,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.63 : 7,386.44 = 2,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.63/7,386.44 = 2,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.63x = 7,386.44 × 2,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.63x = 22,120,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,319.60/5,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.61

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