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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.86, 7,384.59 and 2,992.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.86, 7,384.59 and 2,992.95 is: 4,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.86 : 7,384.59 = 2,992.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.86/7,384.59 = 2,992.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.86x = 7,384.59 × 2,992.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.86x = 22,101,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101,708.64/5,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.50

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