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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.70, 7,384.11 and 2,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.70, 7,384.11 and 2,992.70 is: 4,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.70 : 7,384.11 = 2,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.70/7,384.11 = 2,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.70x = 7,384.11 × 2,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.70x = 22,098,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098,426.00/5,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.01

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