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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.74, 8,095.29 and 2,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.74, 8,095.29 and 2,479.96 is: 3,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.74 : 8,095.29 = 2,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.74/8,095.29 = 2,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.74x = 8,095.29 × 2,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.74x = 20,075,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,995.39/5,399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.96

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