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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.59, 8,550.96 and 2,776.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.59, 8,550.96 and 2,776.90 is: 4,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.59 : 8,550.96 = 2,776.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.59/8,550.96 = 2,776.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.59x = 8,550.96 × 2,776.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.59x = 23,745,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745,160.82/5,698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.85

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