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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.54, 7,305.96 and 2,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.54, 7,305.96 and 2,936.44 is: 4,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.54 : 7,305.96 = 2,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.54/7,305.96 = 2,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.54x = 7,305.96 × 2,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.54x = 21,453,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453,513.18/5,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.77

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