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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.33, 7,418.39 and 2,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.33, 7,418.39 and 2,985.45 is: 4,120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.33 : 7,418.39 = 2,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.33/7,418.39 = 2,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.33x = 7,418.39 × 2,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.33x = 22,147,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,217.50/5,375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.16

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