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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.76, 7,393.77 and 2,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.76, 7,393.77 and 2,999.90 is: 4,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.76 : 7,393.77 = 2,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.76/7,393.77 = 2,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.76x = 7,393.77 × 2,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.76x = 22,180,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,589.11/5,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.90

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