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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.44, 7,998.56 and 2,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.44, 7,998.56 and 2,992.44 is: 4,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.44 : 7,998.56 = 2,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.44/7,998.56 = 2,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.44x = 7,998.56 × 2,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.44x = 23,935,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935,210.89/5,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.60

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