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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.01, 7,989.99 and 2,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.01, 7,989.99 and 2,729.77 is: 4,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.01 : 7,989.99 = 2,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.01/7,989.99 = 2,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.01x = 7,989.99 × 2,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.01x = 21,810,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810,835.00/5,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.92

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