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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.53, 7,911.84 and 2,933.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.53, 7,911.84 and 2,933.87 is: 4,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.53 : 7,911.84 = 2,933.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.53/7,911.84 = 2,933.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.53x = 7,911.84 × 2,933.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.53x = 23,212,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212,310.02/5,271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.33

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