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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.36, 7,291.23 and 2,925.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.36, 7,291.23 and 2,925.33 is: 4,037.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.36 : 7,291.23 = 2,925.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.36/7,291.23 = 2,925.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.36x = 7,291.23 × 2,925.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.36x = 21,329,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,253.86/5,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.06

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