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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.74, 8,385.72 and 2,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.74, 8,385.72 and 2,631.80 is: 3,946.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.74 : 8,385.72 = 2,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.74/8,385.72 = 2,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.74x = 8,385.72 × 2,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.74x = 22,069,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,573.74/5,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.11

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