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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.61, 8,388.62 and 1,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.61, 8,388.62 and 1,844.55 is: 2,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.61 : 8,388.62 = 1,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.61/8,388.62 = 1,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.61x = 8,388.62 × 1,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.61x = 15,473,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,206.36/5,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.23

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