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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.62, 8,392.35 and 2,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.62, 8,392.35 and 2,673.50 is: 4,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.62 : 8,392.35 = 2,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.62/8,392.35 = 2,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.62x = 8,392.35 × 2,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.62x = 22,436,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436,947.73/5,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.59

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