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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.62, 8,396.99 and 1,703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.62, 8,396.99 and 1,703.11 is: 2,553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.62 : 8,396.99 = 1,703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.62/8,396.99 = 1,703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.62x = 8,396.99 × 1,703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.62x = 14,300,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,997.64/5,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.92

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