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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.18, 8,392.74 and 2,672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.18, 8,392.74 and 2,672.76 is: 4,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.18 : 8,392.74 = 2,672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.18/8,392.74 = 2,672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.18x = 8,392.74 × 2,672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.18x = 22,431,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,779.76/5,595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.13

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