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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.72, 7,291.06 and 2,925.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.72, 7,291.06 and 2,925.24 is: 4,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.72 : 7,291.06 = 2,925.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.72/7,291.06 = 2,925.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.72x = 7,291.06 × 2,925.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.72x = 21,328,100.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,100.35/5,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.57

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