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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.04, 8,389.68 and 2,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.04, 8,389.68 and 2,084.88 is: 3,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.04 : 8,389.68 = 2,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.04/8,389.68 = 2,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.04x = 8,389.68 × 2,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.04x = 17,491,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,476.04/5,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.25

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