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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.14, 7,307.19 and 2,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.14, 7,307.19 and 2,937.26 is: 4,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.14 : 7,307.19 = 2,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.14/7,307.19 = 2,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.14x = 7,307.19 × 2,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.14x = 21,463,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,116.90/5,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.36

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