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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.18, 7,392.23 and 2,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.18, 7,392.23 and 2,998.81 is: 4,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.18 : 7,392.23 = 2,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.18/7,392.23 = 2,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.18x = 7,392.23 × 2,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.18x = 22,167,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,893.25/5,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.75

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