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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.08, 7,437.03 and 2,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.08, 7,437.03 and 2,999.25 is: 4,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.08 : 7,437.03 = 2,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.08/7,437.03 = 2,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.08x = 7,437.03 × 2,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.08x = 22,305,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,512.23/5,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.02

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