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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.44, 7,953.66 and 2,993.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.44, 7,953.66 and 2,993.94 is: 4,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.44 : 7,953.66 = 2,993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.44/7,953.66 = 2,993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.44x = 7,953.66 × 2,993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.44x = 23,812,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,780.82/5,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.91

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