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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.68, 7,474.68 and 2,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.68, 7,474.68 and 2,993.88 is: 4,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.68 : 7,474.68 = 2,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.68/7,474.68 = 2,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.68x = 7,474.68 × 2,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.68x = 22,378,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378,294.96/5,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.37

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