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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.66, 7,393.46 and 2,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.66, 7,393.46 and 2,999.84 is: 4,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.66 : 7,393.46 = 2,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.66/7,393.46 = 2,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.66x = 7,393.46 × 2,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.66x = 22,179,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,145.08/5,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.71

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