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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.59, 7,308.25 and 2,937.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.59, 7,308.25 and 2,937.73 is: 4,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.59 : 7,308.25 = 2,937.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.59/7,308.25 = 2,937.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.59x = 7,308.25 × 2,937.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.59x = 21,469,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,665.27/5,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.25

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