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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.62, 7,291.49 and 2,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.62, 7,291.49 and 2,893.62 is: 3,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.62 : 7,291.49 = 2,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.62/7,291.49 = 2,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.62x = 7,291.49 × 2,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.62x = 21,098,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,786.83/5,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.25

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