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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.13, 7,391.56 and 2,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.13, 7,391.56 and 2,998.27 is: 4,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.13 : 7,391.56 = 2,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.13/7,391.56 = 2,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.13x = 7,391.56 × 2,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.13x = 22,161,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161,855.64/5,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.66

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