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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.59, 7,383.15 and 2,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.59, 7,383.15 and 2,992.14 is: 4,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.59 : 7,383.15 = 2,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.59/7,383.15 = 2,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.59x = 7,383.15 × 2,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.59x = 22,091,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,418.44/5,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.78

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