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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.61, 7,293.86 and 2,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.61, 7,293.86 and 2,927.59 is: 4,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.61 : 7,293.86 = 2,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.61/7,293.86 = 2,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.61x = 7,293.86 × 2,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.61x = 21,353,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353,416.96/5,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.92

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