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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.70, 8,389.36 and 2,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.70, 8,389.36 and 2,669.64 is: 4,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.70 : 8,389.36 = 2,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.70/8,389.36 = 2,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.70x = 8,389.36 × 2,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.70x = 22,396,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,571.03/5,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.32

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