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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.48, 7,388.04 and 2,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.48, 7,388.04 and 2,995.84 is: 4,134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.48 : 7,388.04 = 2,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.48/7,388.04 = 2,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.48x = 7,388.04 × 2,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.48x = 22,133,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,385.75/5,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.39

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