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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.26, 7,413.76 and 2,982.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.26, 7,413.76 and 2,982.29 is: 4,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.26 : 7,413.76 = 2,982.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.26/7,413.76 = 2,982.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.26x = 7,413.76 × 2,982.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.26x = 22,109,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,948.97/5,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.58

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