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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.53, 7,383.34 and 2,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.53, 7,383.34 and 2,992.22 is: 4,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.53 : 7,383.34 = 2,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.53/7,383.34 = 2,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.53x = 7,383.34 × 2,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.53x = 22,092,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,555.29/5,350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.04

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