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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.92, 7,392.97 and 3,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.92, 7,392.97 and 3,119.50 is: 4,305.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.92 : 7,392.97 = 3,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.92/7,392.97 = 3,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.92x = 7,392.97 × 3,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.92x = 23,062,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,369.92/5,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.15

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