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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.14, 7,429.08 and 2,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.14, 7,429.08 and 2,993.46 is: 4,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.14 : 7,429.08 = 2,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.14/7,429.08 = 2,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.14x = 7,429.08 × 2,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.14x = 22,238,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,653.82/5,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.17

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