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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.26, 7,383.06 and 2,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.26, 7,383.06 and 2,992.44 is: 4,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.26 : 7,383.06 = 2,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.26/7,383.06 = 2,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.26x = 7,383.06 × 2,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.26x = 22,093,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,364.07/5,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.40

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