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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.09, 7,391.11 and 2,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.09, 7,391.11 and 2,997.77 is: 4,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.09 : 7,391.11 = 2,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.09/7,391.11 = 2,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.09x = 7,391.11 × 2,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.09x = 22,156,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,832.84/5,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.76

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