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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.69, 7,338.57 and 2,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.69, 7,338.57 and 2,927.53 is: 4,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.69 : 7,338.57 = 2,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.69/7,338.57 = 2,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.69x = 7,338.57 × 2,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.69x = 21,483,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,896.41/5,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.08

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