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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.76, 7,391.15 and 2,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.76, 7,391.15 and 2,997.92 is: 4,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.76 : 7,391.15 = 2,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.76/7,391.15 = 2,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.76x = 7,391.15 × 2,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.76x = 22,158,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,076.41/5,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.24

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