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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.02, 7,383.06 and 2,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.02, 7,383.06 and 2,992.20 is: 4,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.02 : 7,383.06 = 2,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.02/7,383.06 = 2,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.02x = 7,383.06 × 2,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.02x = 22,091,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,592.13/5,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.25

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