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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.12, 7,387.98 and 2,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.12, 7,387.98 and 2,995.76 is: 4,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.12 : 7,387.98 = 2,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.12/7,387.98 = 2,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.12x = 7,387.98 × 2,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.12x = 22,132,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,614.96/5,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.75

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