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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.11, 7,293.17 and 2,927.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.11, 7,293.17 and 2,927.09 is: 4,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.11 : 7,293.17 = 2,927.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.11/7,293.17 = 2,927.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.11x = 7,293.17 × 2,927.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.11x = 21,347,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347,750.34/5,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.23

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