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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.65, 7,387.97 and 2,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.65, 7,387.97 and 2,995.79 is: 4,134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.65 : 7,387.97 = 2,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.65/7,387.97 = 2,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.65x = 7,387.97 × 2,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.65x = 22,132,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,754.73/5,353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.14

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