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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.99, 5,514.22 and 2,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.99, 5,514.22 and 2,653.23 is: 3,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.99 : 5,514.22 = 2,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.99/5,514.22 = 2,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.99x = 5,514.22 × 2,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.99x = 14,630,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630,493.93/3,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.38

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