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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.93, 8,397.34 and 2,827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.93, 8,397.34 and 2,827.22 is: 4,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.93 : 8,397.34 = 2,827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.93/8,397.34 = 2,827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.93x = 8,397.34 × 2,827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.93x = 23,741,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,741,078.54/5,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.29

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