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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.79, 7,387.55 and 2,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.79, 7,387.55 and 2,995.34 is: 4,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.79 : 7,387.55 = 2,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.79/7,387.55 = 2,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.79x = 7,387.55 × 2,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.79x = 22,128,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,172.10/5,353.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.18

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