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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.46, 7,829.79 and 2,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.46, 7,829.79 and 2,624.98 is: 3,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.46 : 7,829.79 = 2,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.46/7,829.79 = 2,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.46x = 7,829.79 × 2,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.46x = 20,553,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553,042.15/5,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.76

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