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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.84, 7,946.27 and 2,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.84, 7,946.27 and 2,664.91 is: 3,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.84 : 7,946.27 = 2,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.84/7,946.27 = 2,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.84x = 7,946.27 × 2,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.84x = 21,176,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,061.20/5,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.87

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