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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.68, 7,974.92 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.68, 7,974.92 and 2,392.92 is: 3,589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.68 : 7,974.92 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.68/7,974.92 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.68x = 7,974.92 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.68x = 19,083,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083,345.57/5,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.33

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