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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.69, 7,218.65 and 2,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.69, 7,218.65 and 2,993.27 is: 4,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.69 : 7,218.65 = 2,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.69/7,218.65 = 2,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.69x = 7,218.65 × 2,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.69x = 21,607,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607,339.88/5,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.88

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