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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.36, 7,305.26 and 2,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.36, 7,305.26 and 2,936.26 is: 4,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.36 : 7,305.26 = 2,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.36/7,305.26 = 2,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.36x = 7,305.26 × 2,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.36x = 21,450,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,450,142.73/5,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.27

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