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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.92, 7,414.25 and 2,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.92, 7,414.25 and 2,983.02 is: 4,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.92 : 7,414.25 = 2,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.92/7,414.25 = 2,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.92x = 7,414.25 × 2,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.92x = 22,116,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,856.04/5,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.36

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