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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.62, 7,313.25 and 2,941.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.62, 7,313.25 and 2,941.91 is: 4,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.62 : 7,313.25 = 2,941.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.62/7,313.25 = 2,941.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.62x = 7,313.25 × 2,941.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.62x = 21,514,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,923.31/5,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.71

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