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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.50, 7,383.06 and 2,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.50, 7,383.06 and 2,992.32 is: 4,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.50 : 7,383.06 = 2,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.50/7,383.06 = 2,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.50x = 7,383.06 × 2,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.50x = 22,092,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,478.10/5,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.05

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