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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.91, 7,309.72 and 2,906.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.91, 7,309.72 and 2,906.89 is: 4,011.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.91 : 7,309.72 = 2,906.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.91/7,309.72 = 2,906.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.91x = 7,309.72 × 2,906.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.91x = 21,248,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,564.74/5,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.51

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