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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.26, 7,387.59 and 2,995.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.26, 7,387.59 and 2,995.39 is: 4,133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.26 : 7,387.59 = 2,995.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.26/7,387.59 = 2,995.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.26x = 7,387.59 × 2,995.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.26x = 22,128,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,713.21/5,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.69

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