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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.04, 7,383.03 and 2,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.04, 7,383.03 and 2,992.19 is: 4,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.04 : 7,383.03 = 2,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.04/7,383.03 = 2,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.04x = 7,383.03 × 2,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.04x = 22,091,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,428.54/5,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.21

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