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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.16, 8,398.72 and 2,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.16, 8,398.72 and 2,676.76 is: 4,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.16 : 8,398.72 = 2,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.16/8,398.72 = 2,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.16x = 8,398.72 × 2,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.16x = 22,481,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,357.75/5,599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.13

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