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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,352.98, 7,387.04 and 2,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,352.98, 7,387.04 and 2,995.12 is: 4,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,352.98 : 7,387.04 = 2,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,352.98/7,387.04 = 2,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,352.98x = 7,387.04 × 2,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,352.98x = 22,125,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,071.24/5,352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.23

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