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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.28, 7,383.71 and 2,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.28, 7,383.71 and 2,992.41 is: 4,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.28 : 7,383.71 = 2,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.28/7,383.71 = 2,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.28x = 7,383.71 × 2,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.28x = 22,095,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,095.12/5,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.71

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