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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.65, 8,022.76 and 1,599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.65, 8,022.76 and 1,599.75 is: 2,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.65 : 8,022.76 = 1,599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.65/8,022.76 = 1,599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.65x = 8,022.76 × 1,599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.65x = 12,834,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,391.52/5,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,400.01

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