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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.69, 7,388.25 and 2,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.69, 7,388.25 and 2,995.91 is: 4,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.69 : 7,388.25 = 2,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.69/7,388.25 = 2,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.69x = 7,388.25 × 2,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.69x = 22,134,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,532.06/5,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.44

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