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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.83, 7,383.74 and 2,992.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.83, 7,383.74 and 2,992.65 is: 4,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.83 : 7,383.74 = 2,992.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.83/7,383.74 = 2,992.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.83x = 7,383.74 × 2,992.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.83x = 22,096,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096,934.55/5,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.63

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