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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.96, 7,907.24 and 2,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.96, 7,907.24 and 2,498.59 is: 3,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.96 : 7,907.24 = 2,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.96/7,907.24 = 2,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.96x = 7,907.24 × 2,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.96x = 19,756,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,950.79/5,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.98

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