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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.56, 7,797.94 and 2,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.56, 7,797.94 and 2,423.52 is: 3,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.56 : 7,797.94 = 2,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.56/7,797.94 = 2,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.56x = 7,797.94 × 2,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.56x = 18,898,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,457.49/5,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.63

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