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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.68, 7,338.33 and 2,927.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.68, 7,338.33 and 2,927.25 is: 4,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.68 : 7,338.33 = 2,927.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.68/7,338.33 = 2,927.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.68x = 7,338.33 × 2,927.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.68x = 21,481,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,481,126.49/5,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.57

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