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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.22, 8,394.65 and 2,673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.22, 8,394.65 and 2,673.75 is: 4,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.22 : 8,394.65 = 2,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.22/8,394.65 = 2,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.22x = 8,394.65 × 2,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.22x = 22,445,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,202.12/5,595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.50

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