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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.96, 7,956.24 and 2,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.96, 7,956.24 and 2,963.54 is: 4,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.96 : 7,956.24 = 2,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.96/7,956.24 = 2,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.96x = 7,956.24 × 2,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.96x = 23,578,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578,603.68/5,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.67

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