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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.92, 7,552.66 and 2,988.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.92, 7,552.66 and 2,988.92 is: 4,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.92 : 7,552.66 = 2,988.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.92/7,552.66 = 2,988.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.92x = 7,552.66 × 2,988.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.92x = 22,574,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574,296.53/5,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.73

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