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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.22, 8,389.14 and 2,081.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.22, 8,389.14 and 2,081.94 is: 3,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.22 : 8,389.14 = 2,081.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.22/8,389.14 = 2,081.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.22x = 8,389.14 × 2,081.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.22x = 17,465,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465,686.13/5,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.21

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