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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.68, 7,392.23 and 2,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.68, 7,392.23 and 2,998.66 is: 4,138.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.68 : 7,392.23 = 2,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.68/7,392.23 = 2,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.68x = 7,392.23 × 2,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.68x = 22,166,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,784.41/5,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.16

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