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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.72 and 2,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.72 and 2,937.67 is: 4,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.38 : 7,307.72 = 2,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.38/7,307.72 = 2,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.38x = 7,307.72 × 2,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.38x = 21,467,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467,647.87/5,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.04

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