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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.26, 8,393.37 and 2,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.26, 8,393.37 and 2,999.26 is: 4,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.26 : 8,393.37 = 2,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.26/8,393.37 = 2,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.26x = 8,393.37 × 2,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.26x = 25,173,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,173,898.91/5,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.37

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