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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.66, 8,383.95 and 2,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.66, 8,383.95 and 2,127.42 is: 3,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.66 : 8,383.95 = 2,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.66/8,383.95 = 2,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.66x = 8,383.95 × 2,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.66x = 17,836,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,182.91/5,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.21

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