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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.08, 8,110.88 and 4,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.08, 8,110.88 and 4,660.96 is: 7,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.08 : 8,110.88 = 4,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.08/8,110.88 = 4,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.08x = 8,110.88 × 4,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.08x = 37,804,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,487.24/5,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.02

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