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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.63, 7,290.99 and 2,925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.63, 7,290.99 and 2,925.54 is: 4,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.63 : 7,290.99 = 2,925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.63/7,290.99 = 2,925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.63x = 7,290.99 × 2,925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.63x = 21,330,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330,082.88/5,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.01

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