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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.92, 7,387.92 and 2,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.92, 7,387.92 and 2,995.92 is: 4,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.92 : 7,387.92 = 2,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.92/7,387.92 = 2,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.92x = 7,387.92 × 2,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.92x = 22,133,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,617.29/5,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.10

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