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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.76, 7,383.94 and 2,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.76, 7,383.94 and 2,992.92 is: 4,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.76 : 7,383.94 = 2,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.76/7,383.94 = 2,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.76x = 7,383.94 × 2,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.76x = 22,099,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,541.70/5,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.17

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