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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.96, 7,290.56 and 2,925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.96, 7,290.56 and 2,925.09 is: 4,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.96 : 7,290.56 = 2,925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.96/7,290.56 = 2,925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.96x = 7,290.56 × 2,925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.96x = 21,325,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325,529.52/5,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.67

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