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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.68, 8,387.52 and 2,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.68, 8,387.52 and 2,127.04 is: 3,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.68 : 8,387.52 = 2,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.68/8,387.52 = 2,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.68x = 8,387.52 × 2,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.68x = 17,840,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840,590.54/5,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.56

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