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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.92, 7,292.97 and 3,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.92, 7,292.97 and 3,491.71 is: 4,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.92 : 7,292.97 = 3,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.92/7,292.97 = 3,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.92x = 7,292.97 × 3,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.92x = 25,464,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464,918.05/5,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.32

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