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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.25, 7,954.88 and 2,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.25, 7,954.88 and 2,994.93 is: 4,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.25 : 7,954.88 = 2,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.25/7,954.88 = 2,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.25x = 7,954.88 × 2,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.25x = 23,824,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,824,293.78/5,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.40

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