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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.54, 7,949.19 and 3,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.54, 7,949.19 and 3,122.08 is: 4,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.54 : 7,949.19 = 3,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.54/7,949.19 = 3,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.54x = 7,949.19 × 3,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.54x = 24,818,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,818,007.12/5,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.05

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