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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.35, 7,393.12 and 2,999.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.35, 7,393.12 and 2,999.51 is: 4,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.35 : 7,393.12 = 2,999.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.35/7,393.12 = 2,999.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.35x = 7,393.12 × 2,999.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.35x = 22,175,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,737.37/5,357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.31

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