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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.56, 7,947.54 and 2,011.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.56, 7,947.54 and 2,011.86 is: 3,017.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.56 : 7,947.54 = 2,011.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.56/7,947.54 = 2,011.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.56x = 7,947.54 × 2,011.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.56x = 15,989,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,337.82/5,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.11

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