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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,597.40, 8,393.78 and 2,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,597.40, 8,393.78 and 2,087.62 is: 3,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,597.40 : 8,393.78 = 2,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,597.40/8,393.78 = 2,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,597.40x = 8,393.78 × 2,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,597.40x = 17,523,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,023.00/5,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.56

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