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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.74, 7,896.79 and 2,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.74, 7,896.79 and 2,929.30 is: 4,392.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.74 : 7,896.79 = 2,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.74/7,896.79 = 2,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.74x = 7,896.79 × 2,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.74x = 23,132,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,012.82/5,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.93

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