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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.14, 7,938.35 and 2,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.14, 7,938.35 and 2,950.83 is: 4,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.14 : 7,938.35 = 2,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.14/7,938.35 = 2,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.14x = 7,938.35 × 2,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.14x = 23,424,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,706.58/5,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.32

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