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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.92, 7,387.83 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.92, 7,387.83 and 2,995.65 is: 4,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.92 : 7,387.83 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.92/7,387.83 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.92x = 7,387.83 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.92x = 22,131,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,352.94/5,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.67

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