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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,557.05, 8,335.58 and 2,393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,557.05, 8,335.58 and 2,393.19 is: 3,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,557.05 : 8,335.58 = 2,393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,557.05/8,335.58 = 2,393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,557.05x = 8,335.58 × 2,393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,557.05x = 19,948,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,614.73/5,557.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.79

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