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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.41, 8,476.26 and 2,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.41, 8,476.26 and 2,699.72 is: 4,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.41 : 8,476.26 = 2,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.41/8,476.26 = 2,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.41x = 8,476.26 × 2,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.41x = 22,883,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,883,486.27/5,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.16

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