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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.44, 7,388.16 and 2,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.44, 7,388.16 and 2,995.68 is: 4,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.44 : 7,388.16 = 2,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.44/7,388.16 = 2,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.44x = 7,388.16 × 2,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.44x = 22,132,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,563.15/5,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.27

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