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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.66, 7,390.98 and 2,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.66, 7,390.98 and 2,997.96 is: 4,137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.66 : 7,390.98 = 2,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.66/7,390.98 = 2,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.66x = 7,390.98 × 2,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.66x = 22,157,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,862.40/5,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.28

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