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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.35, 7,891.87 and 2,924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.35, 7,891.87 and 2,924.23 is: 4,382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.35 : 7,891.87 = 2,924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.35/7,891.87 = 2,924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.35x = 7,891.87 × 2,924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.35x = 23,077,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,077,643.01/5,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.93

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