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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.67, 8,383.28 and 1,693.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.67, 8,383.28 and 1,693.11 is: 2,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.67 : 8,383.28 = 1,693.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.67/8,383.28 = 1,693.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.67x = 8,383.28 × 1,693.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.67x = 14,193,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,193,806.74/5,588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.75

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