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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.03, 8,388.34 and 1,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.03, 8,388.34 and 1,696.13 is: 2,544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.03 : 8,388.34 = 1,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.03/8,388.34 = 1,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.03x = 8,388.34 × 1,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.03x = 14,227,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,715.12/5,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.28

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