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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.51, 7,951.70 and 2,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.51, 7,951.70 and 2,704.27 is: 4,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.51 : 7,951.70 = 2,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.51/7,951.70 = 2,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.51x = 7,951.70 × 2,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.51x = 21,503,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,503,543.76/5,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.65

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