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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.60, 7,419.04 and 2,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.60, 7,419.04 and 2,986.56 is: 4,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.60 : 7,419.04 = 2,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.60/7,419.04 = 2,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.60x = 7,419.04 × 2,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.60x = 22,157,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,400.64/5,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.08

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