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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.88, 7,388.57 and 2,995.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.88, 7,388.57 and 2,995.97 is: 4,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.88 : 7,388.57 = 2,995.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.88/7,388.57 = 2,995.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.88x = 7,388.57 × 2,995.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.88x = 22,135,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,882.14/5,353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.55

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