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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.53, 8,390.43 and 2,085.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.53, 8,390.43 and 2,085.39 is: 3,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.53 : 8,390.43 = 2,085.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.53/8,390.43 = 2,085.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.53x = 8,390.43 × 2,085.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.53x = 17,497,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,318.82/5,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.02

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