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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591, 8,386.68 and 2,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591, 8,386.68 and 2,513 is: 3,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591 : 8,386.68 = 2,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591/8,386.68 = 2,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591x = 8,386.68 × 2,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591x = 21,075,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075,726.84/5,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.58

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