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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.58 and 2,937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.58 and 2,937.52 is: 4,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.38 : 7,307.58 = 2,937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.38/7,307.58 = 2,937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.38x = 7,307.58 × 2,937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.38x = 21,466,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,162.40/5,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.75

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