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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.95, 7,645.46 and 1,399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.95, 7,645.46 and 1,399.57 is: 2,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.95 : 7,645.46 = 1,399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.95/7,645.46 = 1,399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.95x = 7,645.46 × 1,399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.95x = 10,700,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700,330.34/5,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.36

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