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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.97, 7,688.96 and 2,933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.97, 7,688.96 and 2,933.15 is: 4,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.97 : 7,688.96 = 2,933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.97/7,688.96 = 2,933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.97x = 7,688.96 × 2,933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.97x = 22,552,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,857.16/5,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.72

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