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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,382.27, 7,427.64 and 2,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,382.27, 7,427.64 and 2,992.44 is: 4,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,382.27 : 7,427.64 = 2,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,382.27/7,427.64 = 2,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,382.27x = 7,427.64 × 2,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,382.27x = 22,226,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226,785.08/5,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.63

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