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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.03, 7,290.64 and 2,925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.03, 7,290.64 and 2,925.23 is: 4,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.03 : 7,290.64 = 2,925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.03/7,290.64 = 2,925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.03x = 7,290.64 × 2,925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.03x = 21,326,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326,747.77/5,283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.84

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