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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.35, 7,387.95 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.35, 7,387.95 and 2,995.65 is: 4,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.35 : 7,387.95 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.35/7,387.95 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.35x = 7,387.95 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.35x = 22,131,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,712.42/5,353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.18

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