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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462.06, 8,192.91 and 2,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462.06, 8,192.91 and 2,998.04 is: 4,496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462.06 : 8,192.91 = 2,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462.06/8,192.91 = 2,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462.06x = 8,192.91 × 2,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462.06x = 24,562,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562,671.90/5,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.96

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