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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.93, 7,316.35 and 2,943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.93, 7,316.35 and 2,943.93 is: 4,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.93 : 7,316.35 = 2,943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.93/7,316.35 = 2,943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.93x = 7,316.35 × 2,943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.93x = 21,538,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,538,822.26/5,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.45

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