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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,606.93, 8,395.80 and 2,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,606.93, 8,395.80 and 2,997.11 is: 4,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,606.93 : 8,395.80 = 2,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,606.93/8,395.80 = 2,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,606.93x = 8,395.80 × 2,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,606.93x = 25,163,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163,094.16/5,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.86

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