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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.39, 8,387.11 and 1,893.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.39, 8,387.11 and 1,893.65 is: 2,840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.39 : 8,387.11 = 1,893.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.39/8,387.11 = 1,893.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.39x = 8,387.11 × 1,893.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.39x = 15,882,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882,250.85/5,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.48

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