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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,476.88, 7,558.10 and 2,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,476.88, 7,558.10 and 2,992.88 is: 4,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,476.88 : 7,558.10 = 2,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,476.88/7,558.10 = 2,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,476.88x = 7,558.10 × 2,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,476.88x = 22,620,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,620,486.33/5,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.18

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