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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.32, 7,383.12 and 2,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.32, 7,383.12 and 2,992.08 is: 4,128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.32 : 7,383.12 = 2,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.32/7,383.12 = 2,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.32x = 7,383.12 × 2,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.32x = 22,090,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,885.69/5,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.89

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