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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.63, 7,291.62 and 2,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.63, 7,291.62 and 2,925.72 is: 4,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.63 : 7,291.62 = 2,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.63/7,291.62 = 2,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.63x = 7,291.62 × 2,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.63x = 21,333,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,238.47/5,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.61

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