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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.25, 7,307.45 and 2,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.25, 7,307.45 and 2,937.88 is: 4,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.25 : 7,307.45 = 2,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.25/7,307.45 = 2,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.25x = 7,307.45 × 2,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.25x = 21,468,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,396.52/5,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.27

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