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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,583.61, 8,375.40 and 2,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,583.61, 8,375.40 and 2,293.08 is: 3,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,583.61 : 8,375.40 = 2,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,583.61/8,375.40 = 2,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,583.61x = 8,375.40 × 2,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,583.61x = 19,205,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,462.23/5,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.61

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