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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.31, 6,922.68 and 2,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.31, 6,922.68 and 2,892.27 is: 3,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.31 : 6,922.68 = 2,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.31/6,922.68 = 2,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.31x = 6,922.68 × 2,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.31x = 20,022,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,259.68/5,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.23

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