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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.06, 8,395.52 and 2,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.06, 8,395.52 and 2,477.22 is: 3,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.06 : 8,395.52 = 2,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.06/8,395.52 = 2,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.06x = 8,395.52 × 2,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.06x = 20,797,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797,537.67/5,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.13

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