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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,385.16, 7,431.42 and 2,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,385.16, 7,431.42 and 2,995.15 is: 4,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,385.16 : 7,431.42 = 2,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,385.16/7,431.42 = 2,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,385.16x = 7,431.42 × 2,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,385.16x = 22,258,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,217.61/5,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.25

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