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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.54, 7,393.89 and 2,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.54, 7,393.89 and 2,967.74 is: 4,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.54 : 7,393.89 = 2,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.54/7,393.89 = 2,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.54x = 7,393.89 × 2,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.54x = 21,943,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,943,143.11/5,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.75

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