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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.47, 7,936.13 and 2,791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.47, 7,936.13 and 2,791.55 is: 4,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.47 : 7,936.13 = 2,791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.47/7,936.13 = 2,791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.47x = 7,936.13 × 2,791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.47x = 22,154,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,050.06/5,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.59

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