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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.56, 8,390.62 and 2,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.56, 8,390.62 and 2,131.08 is: 3,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.56 : 8,390.62 = 2,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.56/8,390.62 = 2,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.56x = 8,390.62 × 2,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.56x = 17,881,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,082.47/5,593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.73

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