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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.97, 8,044.38 and 2,199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.97, 8,044.38 and 2,199.69 is: 3,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.97 : 8,044.38 = 2,199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.97/8,044.38 = 2,199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.97x = 8,044.38 × 2,199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.97x = 17,695,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,142.24/5,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.51

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