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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.23, 8,251.98 and 1,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.23, 8,251.98 and 1,993.69 is: 2,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.23 : 8,251.98 = 1,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.23/8,251.98 = 1,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.23x = 8,251.98 × 1,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.23x = 16,451,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451,890.01/5,504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.95

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