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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.35, 7,025.58 and 2,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.35, 7,025.58 and 2,996.48 is: 4,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.35 : 7,025.58 = 2,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.35/7,025.58 = 2,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.35x = 7,025.58 × 2,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.35x = 21,051,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,974.83/5,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.04

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