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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.71, 7,305.03 and 2,935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.71, 7,305.03 and 2,935.71 is: 4,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.71 : 7,305.03 = 2,935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.71/7,305.03 = 2,935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.71x = 7,305.03 × 2,935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.71x = 21,445,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,449.62/5,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.12

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