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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.42, 7,295.25 and 2,896.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.42, 7,295.25 and 2,896.39 is: 3,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.42 : 7,295.25 = 2,896.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.42/7,295.25 = 2,896.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.42x = 7,295.25 × 2,896.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.42x = 21,129,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,889.15/5,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.01

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