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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.94, 7,227.39 and 2,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.94, 7,227.39 and 2,999.52 is: 4,139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.94 : 7,227.39 = 2,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.94/7,227.39 = 2,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.94x = 7,227.39 × 2,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.94x = 21,678,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,678,700.85/5,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.57

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