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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.84, 8,387.27 and 1,893.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.84, 8,387.27 and 1,893.99 is: 2,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.84 : 8,387.27 = 1,893.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.84/8,387.27 = 1,893.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.84x = 8,387.27 × 1,893.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.84x = 15,885,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,405.51/5,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.82

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