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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.32, 8,386.88 and 2,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.32, 8,386.88 and 2,129.28 is: 3,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.32 : 8,386.88 = 2,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.32/8,386.88 = 2,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.32x = 8,386.88 × 2,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.32x = 17,858,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,015.85/5,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.31

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