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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.96, 7,391.36 and 2,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.96, 7,391.36 and 2,998.04 is: 4,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.96 : 7,391.36 = 2,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.96/7,391.36 = 2,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.96x = 7,391.36 × 2,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.96x = 22,159,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,592.93/5,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.37

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