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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,579.37, 8,368.38 and 2,659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,579.37, 8,368.38 and 2,659.73 is: 3,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,579.37 : 8,368.38 = 2,659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,579.37/8,368.38 = 2,659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,579.37x = 8,368.38 × 2,659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,579.37x = 22,257,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,589.50/5,579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.27

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