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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.42, 8,388.54 and 2,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.42, 8,388.54 and 2,514.42 is: 3,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.42 : 8,388.54 = 2,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.42/8,388.54 = 2,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.42x = 8,388.54 × 2,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.42x = 21,092,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,312.75/5,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.59

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