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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.68, 7,387.08 and 2,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.68, 7,387.08 and 2,995.64 is: 4,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.68 : 7,387.08 = 2,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.68/7,387.08 = 2,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.68x = 7,387.08 × 2,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.68x = 22,129,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,032.33/5,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.20

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