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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.85, 8,010.70 and 2,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.85, 8,010.70 and 2,999.94 is: 4,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.85 : 8,010.70 = 2,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.85/8,010.70 = 2,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.85x = 8,010.70 × 2,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.85x = 24,031,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,031,598.69/5,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.21

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