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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.68, 7,388.14 and 2,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.68, 7,388.14 and 2,995.86 is: 4,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.68 : 7,388.14 = 2,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.68/7,388.14 = 2,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.68x = 7,388.14 × 2,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.68x = 22,133,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,833.10/5,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.32

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