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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,699.99, 8,551.96 and 2,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,699.99, 8,551.96 and 2,002.75 is: 3,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,699.99 : 8,551.96 = 2,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,699.99/8,551.96 = 2,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,699.99x = 8,551.96 × 2,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,699.99x = 17,127,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127,437.89/5,699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.82

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