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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.37, 7,951.87 and 2,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.37, 7,951.87 and 2,934.91 is: 4,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.37 : 7,951.87 = 2,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.37/7,951.87 = 2,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.37x = 7,951.87 × 2,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.37x = 23,338,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,008.11/5,306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.12

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