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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.08, 7,941.24 and 2,173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.08, 7,941.24 and 2,173.30 is: 3,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.08 : 7,941.24 = 2,173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.08/7,941.24 = 2,173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.08x = 7,941.24 × 2,173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.08x = 17,258,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,677.04/5,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.61

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