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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.49, 7,903.58 and 2,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.49, 7,903.58 and 2,933.62 is: 4,397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.49 : 7,903.58 = 2,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.49/7,903.58 = 2,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.49x = 7,903.58 × 2,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.49x = 23,186,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,065.93/5,272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.55

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