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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.56, 7,386.84 and 2,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.56, 7,386.84 and 2,995.25 is: 4,132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.56 : 7,386.84 = 2,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.56/7,386.84 = 2,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.56x = 7,386.84 × 2,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.56x = 22,125,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,395.58/5,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.84

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