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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.55, 8,388.34 and 2,630.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.55, 8,388.34 and 2,630.29 is: 3,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.55 : 8,388.34 = 2,630.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.55/8,388.34 = 2,630.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.55x = 8,388.34 × 2,630.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.55x = 22,063,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,808.48/5,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.22

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