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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.17, 8,382.77 and 2,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.17, 8,382.77 and 2,961.28 is: 4,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.17 : 8,382.77 = 2,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.17/8,382.77 = 2,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.17x = 8,382.77 × 2,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.17x = 24,823,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,823,729.15/5,593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.22

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