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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.21, 7,939.04 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.21, 7,939.04 and 2,009.52 is: 3,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.21 : 7,939.04 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.21/7,939.04 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.21x = 7,939.04 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.21x = 15,953,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953,649.61/5,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.14

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