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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.17, 7,307.01 and 2,937.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.17, 7,307.01 and 2,937.31 is: 4,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.17 : 7,307.01 = 2,937.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.17/7,307.01 = 2,937.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.17x = 7,307.01 × 2,937.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.17x = 21,462,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,976.38/5,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.31

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