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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.96, 7,389.56 and 2,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.96, 7,389.56 and 2,996.65 is: 4,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.96 : 7,389.56 = 2,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.96/7,389.56 = 2,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.96x = 7,389.56 × 2,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.96x = 22,143,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,873.04/5,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.21

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