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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.55, 8,391.34 and 2,632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.55, 8,391.34 and 2,632.29 is: 3,948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.55 : 8,391.34 = 2,632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.55/8,391.34 = 2,632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.55x = 8,391.34 × 2,632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.55x = 22,088,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,440.37/5,594.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.21

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