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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.49, 7,943.50 and 2,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.49, 7,943.50 and 2,335.29 is: 3,500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.49 : 7,943.50 = 2,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.49/7,943.50 = 2,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.49x = 7,943.50 × 2,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.49x = 18,550,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550,376.12/5,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.41

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