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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.74, 7,388.16 and 2,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.74, 7,388.16 and 2,995.88 is: 4,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.74 : 7,388.16 = 2,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.74/7,388.16 = 2,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.74x = 7,388.16 × 2,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.74x = 22,134,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,040.78/5,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.31

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