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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.26, 8,396.38 and 3,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.26, 8,396.38 and 3,001.26 is: 4,505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.26 : 8,396.38 = 3,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.26/8,396.38 = 3,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.26x = 8,396.38 × 3,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.26x = 25,199,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,719.44/5,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.37

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