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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599, 8,392.44 and 2,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599, 8,392.44 and 2,672.08 is: 4,005.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599 : 8,392.44 = 2,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599/8,392.44 = 2,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599x = 8,392.44 × 2,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599x = 22,425,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,271.08/5,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.23

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