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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.68, 7,969.48 and 5,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.68, 7,969.48 and 5,099.04 is: 7,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.68 : 7,969.48 = 5,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.68/7,969.48 = 5,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.68x = 7,969.48 × 5,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.68x = 40,636,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,636,697.30/5,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.75

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