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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.51, 7,384.08 and 2,992.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.51, 7,384.08 and 2,992.87 is: 4,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.51 : 7,384.08 = 2,992.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.51/7,384.08 = 2,992.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.51x = 7,384.08 × 2,992.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.51x = 22,099,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,591.51/5,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.37

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