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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.26, 7,943.70 and 2,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.26, 7,943.70 and 2,525.19 is: 3,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.26 : 7,943.70 = 2,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.26/7,943.70 = 2,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.26x = 7,943.70 × 2,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.26x = 20,059,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,351.80/5,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.31

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