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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.83, 8,389.22 and 1,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.83, 8,389.22 and 1,432.82 is: 2,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.83 : 8,389.22 = 1,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.83/8,389.22 = 1,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.83x = 8,389.22 × 1,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.83x = 12,020,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,020,193.09/5,592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.22

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