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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,413.96, 7,471.29 and 2,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,413.96, 7,471.29 and 2,929.96 is: 4,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,413.96 : 7,471.29 = 2,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,413.96/7,471.29 = 2,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,413.96x = 7,471.29 × 2,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,413.96x = 21,890,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890,528.84/5,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.35

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