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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.24, 7,383.66 and 2,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.24, 7,383.66 and 2,992.54 is: 4,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.24 : 7,383.66 = 2,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.24/7,383.66 = 2,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.24x = 7,383.66 × 2,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.24x = 22,095,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,897.90/5,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.89

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