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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.67, 7,226.61 and 2,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.67, 7,226.61 and 2,999.29 is: 4,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.67 : 7,226.61 = 2,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.67/7,226.61 = 2,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.67x = 7,226.61 × 2,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.67x = 21,674,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,674,684.11/5,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.02

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