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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.13, 7,288.38 and 2,923.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.13, 7,288.38 and 2,923.63 is: 4,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.13 : 7,288.38 = 2,923.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.13/7,288.38 = 2,923.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.13x = 7,288.38 × 2,923.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.13x = 21,308,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308,508.20/5,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.84

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