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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.23, 7,557.21 and 2,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.23, 7,557.21 and 2,992.23 is: 4,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.23 : 7,557.21 = 2,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.23/7,557.21 = 2,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.23x = 7,557.21 × 2,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.23x = 22,612,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,910.48/5,476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.28

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