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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.67, 8,259.41 and 1,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.67, 8,259.41 and 1,998.02 is: 2,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.67 : 8,259.41 = 1,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.67/8,259.41 = 1,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.67x = 8,259.41 × 1,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.67x = 16,502,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502,425.07/5,508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.72

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