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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.27, 8,386.93 and 1,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.27, 8,386.93 and 1,695.71 is: 2,543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.27 : 8,386.93 = 1,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.27/8,386.93 = 1,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.27x = 8,386.93 × 1,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.27x = 14,221,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221,796.83/5,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.57

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