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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.03, 7,390.10 and 2,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.03, 7,390.10 and 2,997.15 is: 4,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.03 : 7,390.10 = 2,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.03/7,390.10 = 2,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.03x = 7,390.10 × 2,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.03x = 22,149,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,223.23/5,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.15

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