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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.26, 7,801.31 and 3,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.26, 7,801.31 and 3,009.83 is: 4,516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.26 : 7,801.31 = 3,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.26/7,801.31 = 3,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.26x = 7,801.31 × 3,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.26x = 23,480,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480,585.40/5,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.14

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