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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.99, 7,937.19 and 2,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.99, 7,937.19 and 2,369.25 is: 3,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.99 : 7,937.19 = 2,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.99/7,937.19 = 2,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.99x = 7,937.19 × 2,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.99x = 18,805,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,187.41/5,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.85

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