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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.95, 8,283.56 and 2,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.95, 8,283.56 and 2,599.09 is: 3,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.95 : 8,283.56 = 2,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.95/8,283.56 = 2,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.95x = 8,283.56 × 2,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.95x = 21,529,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529,717.96/5,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.35

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