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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.58, 7,332.92 and 2,923.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.58, 7,332.92 and 2,923.65 is: 4,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.58 : 7,332.92 = 2,923.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.58/7,332.92 = 2,923.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.58x = 7,332.92 × 2,923.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.58x = 21,438,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438,891.56/5,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.74

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