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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.67, 8,058.97 and 2,923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.67, 8,058.97 and 2,923.06 is: 4,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.67 : 8,058.97 = 2,923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.67/8,058.97 = 2,923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.67x = 8,058.97 × 2,923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.67x = 23,556,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556,825.39/5,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.57

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