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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.43, 8,058.62 and 2,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.43, 8,058.62 and 2,922.82 is: 4,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.43 : 8,058.62 = 2,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.43/8,058.62 = 2,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.43x = 8,058.62 × 2,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.43x = 23,553,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,915.77/5,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.22

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