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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.96, 7,386.88 and 2,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.96, 7,386.88 and 2,995.04 is: 4,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.96 : 7,386.88 = 2,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.96/7,386.88 = 2,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.96x = 7,386.88 × 2,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.96x = 22,124,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,001.08/5,352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.04

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