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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.36, 8,388.06 and 1,843.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.36, 8,388.06 and 1,843.35 is: 2,765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.36 : 8,388.06 = 1,843.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.36/8,388.06 = 1,843.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.36x = 8,388.06 × 1,843.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.36x = 15,462,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,130.40/5,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.36

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