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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.87, 8,392.86 and 2,823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.87, 8,392.86 and 2,823.78 is: 4,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.87 : 8,392.86 = 2,823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.87/8,392.86 = 2,823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.87x = 8,392.86 × 2,823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.87x = 23,699,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699,590.21/5,595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.19

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