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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.92, 8,393.86 and 2,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.92, 8,393.86 and 2,673.54 is: 4,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.92 : 8,393.86 = 2,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.92/8,393.86 = 2,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.92x = 8,393.86 × 2,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.92x = 22,441,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,323.81/5,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.30

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