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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.41, 8,430.44 and 2,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.41, 8,430.44 and 2,699.17 is: 4,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.41 : 8,430.44 = 2,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.41/8,430.44 = 2,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.41x = 8,430.44 × 2,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.41x = 22,755,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,190.73/5,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.11

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