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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.39, 8,383.73 and 2,816.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.39, 8,383.73 and 2,816.73 is: 4,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.39 : 8,383.73 = 2,816.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.39/8,383.73 = 2,816.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.39x = 8,383.73 × 2,816.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.39x = 23,614,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614,689.72/5,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.65

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