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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.74, 8,393.61 and 2,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.74, 8,393.61 and 2,665.16 is: 3,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.74 : 8,393.61 = 2,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.74/8,393.61 = 2,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.74x = 8,393.61 × 2,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.74x = 22,370,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370,271.66/5,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.74

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