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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.84, 7,386.93 and 2,995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.84, 7,386.93 and 2,995.02 is: 4,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.84 : 7,386.93 = 2,995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.84/7,386.93 = 2,995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.84x = 7,386.93 × 2,995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.84x = 22,124,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,003.09/5,352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.13

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