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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.93, 8,397.30 and 2,998.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.93, 8,397.30 and 2,998.11 is: 4,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.93 : 8,397.30 = 2,998.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.93/8,397.30 = 2,998.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.93x = 8,397.30 × 2,998.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.93x = 25,176,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,029.10/5,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.36

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