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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.54, 7,951.37 and 2,375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.54, 7,951.37 and 2,375.78 is: 3,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.54 : 7,951.37 = 2,375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.54/7,951.37 = 2,375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.54x = 7,951.37 × 2,375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.54x = 18,890,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890,654.18/5,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.59

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