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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.52, 7,291.17 and 2,925.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.52, 7,291.17 and 2,925.61 is: 4,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.52 : 7,291.17 = 2,925.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.52/7,291.17 = 2,925.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.52x = 7,291.17 × 2,925.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.52x = 21,331,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331,148.13/5,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.30

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