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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.96, 8,388.96 and 1,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.96, 8,388.96 and 1,895.11 is: 2,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.96 : 8,388.96 = 1,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.96/8,388.96 = 1,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.96x = 8,388.96 × 1,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.96x = 15,898,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,001.99/5,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.50

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