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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.52, 7,354.78 and 3,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.52, 7,354.78 and 3,092.73 is: 4,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.52 : 7,354.78 = 3,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.52/7,354.78 = 3,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.52x = 7,354.78 × 3,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.52x = 22,746,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746,348.75/5,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.99

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