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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.89, 7,998.27 and 2,992.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.89, 7,998.27 and 2,992.47 is: 4,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.89 : 7,998.27 = 2,992.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.89/7,998.27 = 2,992.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.89x = 7,998.27 × 2,992.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.89x = 23,934,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934,583.03/5,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.58

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