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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.75, 7,386.93 and 2,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.75, 7,386.93 and 2,995.38 is: 4,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.75 : 7,386.93 = 2,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.75/7,386.93 = 2,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.75x = 7,386.93 × 2,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.75x = 22,126,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126,662.38/5,352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.70

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