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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.97, 7,643.80 and 2,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.97, 7,643.80 and 2,633.44 is: 3,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.97 : 7,643.80 = 2,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.97/7,643.80 = 2,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.97x = 7,643.80 × 2,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.97x = 20,129,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,508.68/5,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.99

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