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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,409.96, 7,465.73 and 2,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,409.96, 7,465.73 and 2,925.96 is: 4,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,409.96 : 7,465.73 = 2,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,409.96/7,465.73 = 2,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,409.96x = 7,465.73 × 2,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,409.96x = 21,844,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,412.72/5,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.81

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