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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.02, 7,391.41 and 2,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.02, 7,391.41 and 2,998.16 is: 4,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.02 : 7,391.41 = 2,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.02/7,391.41 = 2,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.02x = 7,391.41 × 2,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.02x = 22,160,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,629.81/5,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.52

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