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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.88, 7,387.18 and 2,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.88, 7,387.18 and 2,994.97 is: 4,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.88 : 7,387.18 = 2,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.88/7,387.18 = 2,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.88x = 7,387.18 × 2,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.88x = 22,124,382.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,382.48/5,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.17

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