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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.89, 8,007.27 and 2,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.89, 8,007.27 and 2,998.47 is: 4,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.89 : 8,007.27 = 2,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.89/8,007.27 = 2,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.89x = 8,007.27 × 2,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.89x = 24,009,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,009,558.88/5,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.58

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