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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.90, 8,388.60 and 2,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.90, 8,388.60 and 2,673.24 is: 4,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.90 : 8,388.60 = 2,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.90/8,388.60 = 2,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.90x = 8,388.60 × 2,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.90x = 22,424,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,741.06/5,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.50

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