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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.04, 7,306.95 and 2,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.04, 7,306.95 and 2,937.14 is: 4,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.04 : 7,306.95 = 2,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.04/7,306.95 = 2,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.04x = 7,306.95 × 2,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.04x = 21,461,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461,535.12/5,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.14

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