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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,399.57, 8,098.14 and 3,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,399.57, 8,098.14 and 3,524.87 is: 5,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,399.57 : 8,098.14 = 3,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,399.57/8,098.14 = 3,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,399.57x = 8,098.14 × 3,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,399.57x = 28,544,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544,890.74/5,399.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.51

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