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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.06, 7,943.19 and 2,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.06, 7,943.19 and 2,376.58 is: 3,562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.06 : 7,943.19 = 2,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.06/7,943.19 = 2,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.06x = 7,943.19 × 2,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.06x = 18,877,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877,626.49/5,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.45

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