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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.78, 7,389.75 and 2,996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.78, 7,389.75 and 2,996.93 is: 4,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.78 : 7,389.75 = 2,996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.78/7,389.75 = 2,996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.78x = 7,389.75 × 2,996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.78x = 22,146,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,563.47/5,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.85

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