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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.27, 7,218.28 and 2,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.27, 7,218.28 and 2,992.68 is: 4,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.27 : 7,218.28 = 2,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.27/7,218.28 = 2,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.27x = 7,218.28 × 2,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.27x = 21,602,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,002.19/5,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.40

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