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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.83, 7,558.02 and 2,992.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.83, 7,558.02 and 2,992.83 is: 4,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.83 : 7,558.02 = 2,992.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.83/7,558.02 = 2,992.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.83x = 7,558.02 × 2,992.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.83x = 22,619,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619,869.00/5,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.10

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