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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.93, 8,382.33 and 2,078.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.93, 8,382.33 and 2,078.01 is: 3,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.93 : 8,382.33 = 2,078.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.93/8,382.33 = 2,078.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.93x = 8,382.33 × 2,078.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.93x = 17,418,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418,565.56/5,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.73

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