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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.38, 7,395.99 and 2,969.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.38, 7,395.99 and 2,969.43 is: 4,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.38 : 7,395.99 = 2,969.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.38/7,395.99 = 2,969.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.38x = 7,395.99 × 2,969.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.38x = 21,961,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961,874.59/5,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.84

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