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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.62, 7,947.92 and 2,958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.62, 7,947.92 and 2,958.22 is: 4,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.62 : 7,947.92 = 2,958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.62/7,947.92 = 2,958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.62x = 7,947.92 × 2,958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.62x = 23,511,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511,713.23/5,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.33

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