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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.54, 8,072.08 and 2,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.54, 8,072.08 and 2,921.23 is: 4,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.54 : 8,072.08 = 2,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.54/8,072.08 = 2,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.54x = 8,072.08 × 2,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.54x = 23,580,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580,402.26/5,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.78

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