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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.05, 7,296.12 and 2,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.05, 7,296.12 and 2,929.23 is: 4,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.05 : 7,296.12 = 2,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.05/7,296.12 = 2,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.05x = 7,296.12 × 2,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.05x = 21,372,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,013.59/5,287.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.33

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