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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.99, 7,226.36 and 2,998.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.99, 7,226.36 and 2,998.65 is: 4,136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.99 : 7,226.36 = 2,998.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.99/7,226.36 = 2,998.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.99x = 7,226.36 × 2,998.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.99x = 21,669,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,309.42/5,237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.96

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