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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.33, 6,973.97 and 2,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.33, 6,973.97 and 2,929.44 is: 4,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.33 : 6,973.97 = 2,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.33/6,973.97 = 2,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.33x = 6,973.97 × 2,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.33x = 20,429,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,826.68/5,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.84

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