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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.13, 7,289.34 and 2,924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.13, 7,289.34 and 2,924.43 is: 4,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.13 : 7,289.34 = 2,924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.13/7,289.34 = 2,924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.13x = 7,289.34 × 2,924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.13x = 21,317,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317,164.58/5,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,035.71

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