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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.08, 7,289.36 and 2,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.08, 7,289.36 and 2,924.36 is: 4,035.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.08 : 7,289.36 = 2,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.08/7,289.36 = 2,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.08x = 7,289.36 × 2,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.08x = 21,316,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316,712.81/5,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.67

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