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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.11, 8,393.10 and 2,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.11, 8,393.10 and 2,674 is: 4,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.11 : 8,393.10 = 2,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.11/8,393.10 = 2,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.11x = 8,393.10 × 2,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.11x = 22,443,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,149.40/5,599.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.34

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