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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.28, 7,027.20 and 2,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.28, 7,027.20 and 2,996.52 is: 4,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.28 : 7,027.20 = 2,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.28/7,027.20 = 2,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.28x = 7,027.20 × 2,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.28x = 21,057,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,145.34/5,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.11

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