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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.04, 8,389.98 and 2,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.04, 8,389.98 and 2,082.52 is: 3,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.04 : 8,389.98 = 2,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.04/8,389.98 = 2,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.04x = 8,389.98 × 2,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.04x = 17,472,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472,301.15/5,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.50

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