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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.34, 7,383.58 and 2,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.34, 7,383.58 and 2,992.48 is: 4,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.34 : 7,383.58 = 2,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.34/7,383.58 = 2,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.34x = 7,383.58 × 2,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.34x = 22,095,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,215.48/5,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.68

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