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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.91, 7,937.43 and 2,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.91, 7,937.43 and 2,373.22 is: 3,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.91 : 7,937.43 = 2,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.91/7,937.43 = 2,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.91x = 7,937.43 × 2,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.91x = 18,837,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,267.62/5,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.96

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