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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.82, 7,386.89 and 2,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.82, 7,386.89 and 2,995.51 is: 4,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.82 : 7,386.89 = 2,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.82/7,386.89 = 2,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.82x = 7,386.89 × 2,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.82x = 22,127,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127,487.89/5,352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.80

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