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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.99, 7,946.14 and 3,108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.99, 7,946.14 and 3,108.31 is: 4,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.99 : 7,946.14 = 3,108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.99/7,946.14 = 3,108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.99x = 7,946.14 × 3,108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.99x = 24,699,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,066.42/5,299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.21

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