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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.02, 7,387.26 and 2,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.02, 7,387.26 and 2,995.14 is: 4,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.02 : 7,387.26 = 2,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.02/7,387.26 = 2,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.02x = 7,387.26 × 2,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.02x = 22,125,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,877.92/5,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.34

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