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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.58, 7,946.25 and 2,012.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.58, 7,946.25 and 2,012.91 is: 3,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.58 : 7,946.25 = 2,012.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.58/7,946.25 = 2,012.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.58x = 7,946.25 × 2,012.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.58x = 15,995,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995,086.09/5,299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.18

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