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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.38, 7,383.87 and 2,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.38, 7,383.87 and 2,992.54 is: 4,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.38 : 7,383.87 = 2,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.38/7,383.87 = 2,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.38x = 7,383.87 × 2,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.38x = 22,096,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096,474.45/5,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.89

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