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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.15, 7,303.14 and 2,934.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.15, 7,303.14 and 2,934.27 is: 4,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.15 : 7,303.14 = 2,934.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.15/7,303.14 = 2,934.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.15x = 7,303.14 × 2,934.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.15x = 21,429,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,384.61/5,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.28

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