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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.70, 8,388.30 and 2,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.70, 8,388.30 and 2,084.86 is: 3,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.70 : 8,388.30 = 2,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.70/8,388.30 = 2,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.70x = 8,388.30 × 2,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.70x = 17,488,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488,431.14/5,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.33

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