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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.99, 7,286.07 and 2,921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.99, 7,286.07 and 2,921.99 is: 4,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.99 : 7,286.07 = 2,921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.99/7,286.07 = 2,921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.99x = 7,286.07 × 2,921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.99x = 21,289,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289,823.68/5,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.17

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