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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,383.24, 7,429.11 and 2,993.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,383.24, 7,429.11 and 2,993.26 is: 4,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,383.24 : 7,429.11 = 2,993.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,383.24/7,429.11 = 2,993.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,383.24x = 7,429.11 × 2,993.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,383.24x = 22,237,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237,257.80/5,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.83

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