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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.96, 7,293.16 and 2,927.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.96, 7,293.16 and 2,927.05 is: 4,039.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.96 : 7,293.16 = 2,927.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.96/7,293.16 = 2,927.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.96x = 7,293.16 × 2,927.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.96x = 21,347,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347,443.98/5,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.28

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