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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.60, 8,363.40 and 2,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.60, 8,363.40 and 2,659.60 is: 3,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.60 : 8,363.40 = 2,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.60/8,363.40 = 2,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.60x = 8,363.40 × 2,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.60x = 22,243,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243,298.64/5,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.40

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