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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.33, 7,307.28 and 2,937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.33, 7,307.28 and 2,937.42 is: 4,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.33 : 7,307.28 = 2,937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.33/7,307.28 = 2,937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.33x = 7,307.28 × 2,937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.33x = 21,464,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464,550.42/5,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.49

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