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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.68, 8,384.48 and 2,081.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.68, 8,384.48 and 2,081.54 is: 3,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.68 : 8,384.48 = 2,081.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.68/8,384.48 = 2,081.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.68x = 8,384.48 × 2,081.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.68x = 17,452,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,630.50/5,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.18

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