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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.99, 8,393.78 and 1,436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.99, 8,393.78 and 1,436.03 is: 2,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.99 : 8,393.78 = 1,436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.99/8,393.78 = 1,436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.99x = 8,393.78 × 1,436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.99x = 12,053,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053,670.74/5,595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.98

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