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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.18, 7,636.44 and 2,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.18, 7,636.44 and 2,901.24 is: 4,344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.18 : 7,636.44 = 2,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.18/7,636.44 = 2,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.18x = 7,636.44 × 2,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.18x = 22,155,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155,156.07/5,099.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.85

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