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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.07, 7,383.05 and 2,992.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.07, 7,383.05 and 2,992.21 is: 4,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.07 : 7,383.05 = 2,992.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.07/7,383.05 = 2,992.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.07x = 7,383.05 × 2,992.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.07x = 22,091,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,636.04/5,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.22

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