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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.47, 8,390.52 and 2,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.47, 8,390.52 and 2,670.39 is: 4,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.47 : 8,390.52 = 2,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.47/8,390.52 = 2,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.47x = 8,390.52 × 2,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.47x = 22,405,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,960.70/5,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.46

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