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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.18, 7,938.54 and 2,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.18, 7,938.54 and 2,659.68 is: 3,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.18 : 7,938.54 = 2,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.18/7,938.54 = 2,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.18x = 7,938.54 × 2,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.18x = 21,113,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,976.07/5,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.66

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