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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.08, 7,842.66 and 2,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.08, 7,842.66 and 2,599.66 is: 3,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.08 : 7,842.66 = 2,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.08/7,842.66 = 2,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.08x = 7,842.66 × 2,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.08x = 20,388,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388,249.50/5,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.52

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