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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.67 and 2,937.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.38, 7,307.67 and 2,937.58 is: 4,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.38 : 7,307.67 = 2,937.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.38/7,307.67 = 2,937.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.38x = 7,307.67 × 2,937.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.38x = 21,466,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,865.24/5,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.89

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