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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,596.31, 8,388.99 and 2,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,596.31, 8,388.99 and 2,083.74 is: 3,123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,596.31 : 8,388.99 = 2,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,596.31/8,388.99 = 2,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,596.31x = 8,388.99 × 2,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,596.31x = 17,480,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,474.02/5,596.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.57

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