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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.96, 7,313.62 and 2,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.96, 7,313.62 and 2,941.96 is: 4,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.96 : 7,313.62 = 2,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.96/7,313.62 = 2,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.96x = 7,313.62 × 2,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.96x = 21,516,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,377.50/5,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.72

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