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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,579.89, 8,365.73 and 2,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,579.89, 8,365.73 and 2,660.24 is: 3,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,579.89 : 8,365.73 = 2,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,579.89/8,365.73 = 2,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,579.89x = 8,365.73 × 2,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,579.89x = 22,254,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,849.58/5,579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.40

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