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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.42, 7,383.46 and 2,992.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.42, 7,383.46 and 2,992.56 is: 4,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.42 : 7,383.46 = 2,992.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.42/7,383.46 = 2,992.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.42x = 7,383.46 × 2,992.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.42x = 22,095,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,447.06/5,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.67

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