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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.20, 7,946.76 and 2,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.20, 7,946.76 and 2,666.96 is: 3,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.20 : 7,946.76 = 2,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.20/7,946.76 = 2,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.20x = 7,946.76 × 2,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.20x = 21,193,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,193,691.05/5,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.90

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