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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.13, 7,942.01 and 2,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.13, 7,942.01 and 2,524.06 is: 3,783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.13 : 7,942.01 = 2,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.13/7,942.01 = 2,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.13x = 7,942.01 × 2,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.13x = 20,046,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,096.22/5,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.62

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