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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.95, 7,392.51 and 2,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.95, 7,392.51 and 2,999.18 is: 4,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.95 : 7,392.51 = 2,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.95/7,392.51 = 2,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.95x = 7,392.51 × 2,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.95x = 22,171,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171,431.18/5,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.82

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