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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.97, 7,291.29 and 2,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.97, 7,291.29 and 2,925.52 is: 4,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.97 : 7,291.29 = 2,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.97/7,291.29 = 2,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.97x = 7,291.29 × 2,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.97x = 21,330,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330,814.72/5,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.89

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