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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.63, 7,390.87 and 2,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.63, 7,390.87 and 2,997.77 is: 4,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.63 : 7,390.87 = 2,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.63/7,390.87 = 2,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.63x = 7,390.87 × 2,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.63x = 22,156,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,083.91/5,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.97

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