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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.77, 7,383.04 and 2,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.77, 7,383.04 and 2,991.92 is: 4,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.77 : 7,383.04 = 2,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.77/7,383.04 = 2,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.77x = 7,383.04 × 2,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.77x = 22,089,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,476.01/5,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.06

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