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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.11, 8,399.97 and 2,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.11, 8,399.97 and 2,833.64 is: 4,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.11 : 8,399.97 = 2,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.11/8,399.97 = 2,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.11x = 8,399.97 × 2,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.11x = 23,802,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,448.99/5,605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.56

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