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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.10, 8,397.51 and 2,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.10, 8,397.51 and 2,999.14 is: 4,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.10 : 8,397.51 = 2,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.10/8,397.51 = 2,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.10x = 8,397.51 × 2,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.10x = 25,185,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185,308.14/5,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.09

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