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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.55, 7,313.76 and 2,941.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.55, 7,313.76 and 2,941.67 is: 4,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.55 : 7,313.76 = 2,941.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.55/7,313.76 = 2,941.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.55x = 7,313.76 × 2,941.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.55x = 21,514,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,668.38/5,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.72

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