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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.55, 7,286.13 and 2,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.55, 7,286.13 and 2,921.70 is: 4,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.55 : 7,286.13 = 2,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.55/7,286.13 = 2,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.55x = 7,286.13 × 2,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.55x = 21,287,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,843.65/5,279.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.13

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