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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.76, 7,795.14 and 2,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.76, 7,795.14 and 2,599.09 is: 3,898.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.76 : 7,795.14 = 2,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.76/7,795.14 = 2,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.76x = 7,795.14 × 2,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.76x = 20,260,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260,270.42/5,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.64

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