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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.83, 8,531.70 and 3,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.83, 8,531.70 and 3,319.66 is: 4,969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.83 : 8,531.70 = 3,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.83/8,531.70 = 3,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.83x = 8,531.70 × 3,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.83x = 28,322,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,313.59/5,698.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,969.84

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