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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.97, 7,845.99 and 2,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.97, 7,845.99 and 2,596.71 is: 3,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.97 : 7,845.99 = 2,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.97/7,845.99 = 2,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.97x = 7,845.99 × 2,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.97x = 20,373,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373,760.69/5,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.32

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