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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.22, 7,306.32 and 2,936.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.22, 7,306.32 and 2,936.86 is: 4,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.22 : 7,306.32 = 2,936.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.22/7,306.32 = 2,936.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.22x = 7,306.32 × 2,936.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.22x = 21,457,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,638.96/5,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.27

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