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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.58, 8,397.15 and 2,087.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.58, 8,397.15 and 2,087.66 is: 3,130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.58 : 8,397.15 = 2,087.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.58/8,397.15 = 2,087.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.58x = 8,397.15 × 2,087.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.58x = 17,530,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,352.18/5,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.66

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