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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.78, 7,388.37 and 2,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.78, 7,388.37 and 2,995.93 is: 4,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.78 : 7,388.37 = 2,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.78/7,388.37 = 2,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.78x = 7,388.37 × 2,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.78x = 22,135,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,039.33/5,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.47

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