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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.76, 7,305.12 and 2,935.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.76, 7,305.12 and 2,935.85 is: 4,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.76 : 7,305.12 = 2,935.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.76/7,305.12 = 2,935.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.76x = 7,305.12 × 2,935.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.76x = 21,446,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446,700.03/5,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.32

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