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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.06, 7,290.68 and 2,925.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.06, 7,290.68 and 2,925.33 is: 4,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.06 : 7,290.68 = 2,925.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.06/7,290.68 = 2,925.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.06x = 7,290.68 × 2,925.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.06x = 21,327,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327,630.30/5,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.98

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