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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.61, 7,389.57 and 2,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.61, 7,389.57 and 2,996.73 is: 4,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.61 : 7,389.57 = 2,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.61/7,389.57 = 2,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.61x = 7,389.57 × 2,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.61x = 22,144,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,546.11/5,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.60

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