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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.68, 6,932.61 and 2,899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.68, 6,932.61 and 2,899.22 is: 4,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.68 : 6,932.61 = 2,899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.68/6,932.61 = 2,899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.68x = 6,932.61 × 2,899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.68x = 20,099,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,161.56/5,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.88

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