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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.73, 8,393.46 and 1,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.73, 8,393.46 and 1,435.66 is: 2,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.73 : 8,393.46 = 1,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.73/8,393.46 = 1,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.73x = 8,393.46 × 1,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.73x = 12,050,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050,154.78/5,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.46

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