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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.96, 7,957.74 and 2,964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.96, 7,957.74 and 2,964.54 is: 4,451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.96 : 7,957.74 = 2,964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.96/7,957.74 = 2,964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.96x = 7,957.74 × 2,964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.96x = 23,591,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,591,038.54/5,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.17

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