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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.48, 7,413.92 and 2,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.48, 7,413.92 and 2,982.32 is: 4,115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.48 : 7,413.92 = 2,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.48/7,413.92 = 2,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.48x = 7,413.92 × 2,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.48x = 22,110,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,629.91/5,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.53

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