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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.62, 8,698.42 and 2,679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.62, 8,698.42 and 2,679.37 is: 4,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.62 : 8,698.42 = 2,679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.62/8,698.42 = 2,679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.62x = 8,698.42 × 2,679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.62x = 23,306,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,285.60/5,799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.59

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