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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.16, 7,307.58 and 2,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.16, 7,307.58 and 2,937.25 is: 4,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.16 : 7,307.58 = 2,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.16/7,307.58 = 2,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.16x = 7,307.58 × 2,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.16x = 21,464,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,189.36/5,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.55

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