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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.63, 7,392.25 and 2,998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.63, 7,392.25 and 2,998.77 is: 4,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.63 : 7,392.25 = 2,998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.63/7,392.25 = 2,998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.63x = 7,392.25 × 2,998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.63x = 22,167,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,657.53/5,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.36

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