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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.53, 8,395.56 and 2,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.53, 8,395.56 and 2,823 is: 4,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.53 : 8,395.56 = 2,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.53/8,395.56 = 2,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.53x = 8,395.56 × 2,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.53x = 23,700,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700,665.88/5,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.65

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