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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.31, 8,389.77 and 1,433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.31, 8,389.77 and 1,433.36 is: 2,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.31 : 8,389.77 = 1,433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.31/8,389.77 = 1,433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.31x = 8,389.77 × 1,433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.31x = 12,025,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,518.78/5,593.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.98

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