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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.71, 7,306.51 and 2,937.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.71, 7,306.51 and 2,937.07 is: 4,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.71 : 7,306.51 = 2,937.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.71/7,306.51 = 2,937.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.71x = 7,306.51 × 2,937.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.71x = 21,459,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,683.78/5,294.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.05

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