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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.92, 7,443.18 and 5,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.92, 7,443.18 and 5,146.68 is: 7,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.92 : 7,443.18 = 5,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.92/7,443.18 = 5,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.92x = 7,443.18 × 5,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.92x = 38,307,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,665.64/5,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.33

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