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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.36, 7,724.04 and 2,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.36, 7,724.04 and 2,956.69 is: 4,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.36 : 7,724.04 = 2,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.36/7,724.04 = 2,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.36x = 7,724.04 × 2,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.36x = 22,837,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,591.83/5,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.04

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