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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.61, 7,939.51 and 3,350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.61, 7,939.51 and 3,350.09 is: 5,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.61 : 7,939.51 = 3,350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.61/7,939.51 = 3,350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.61x = 7,939.51 × 3,350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.61x = 26,598,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598,073.06/5,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.72

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