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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.97, 7,314.04 and 2,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.97, 7,314.04 and 2,910.16 is: 4,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.97 : 7,314.04 = 2,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.97/7,314.04 = 2,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.97x = 7,314.04 × 2,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.97x = 21,285,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,026.65/5,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.07

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