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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.08, 7,290.66 and 2,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.08, 7,290.66 and 2,925.16 is: 4,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.08 : 7,290.66 = 2,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.08/7,290.66 = 2,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.08x = 7,290.66 × 2,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.08x = 21,326,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,326,347.01/5,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.73

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