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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.28, 8,391.62 and 2,473.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.28, 8,391.62 and 2,473.59 is: 3,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.28 : 8,391.62 = 2,473.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.28/8,391.62 = 2,473.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.28x = 8,391.62 × 2,473.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.28x = 20,757,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,757,427.32/5,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.81

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