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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.70, 7,951.77 and 2,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.70, 7,951.77 and 2,669.63 is: 4,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.70 : 7,951.77 = 2,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.70/7,951.77 = 2,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.70x = 7,951.77 × 2,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.70x = 21,228,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,243.99/5,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.56

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