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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.47, 8,397.88 and 2,090.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.47, 8,397.88 and 2,090.27 is: 3,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.47 : 8,397.88 = 2,090.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.47/8,397.88 = 2,090.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.47x = 8,397.88 × 2,090.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.47x = 17,553,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,553,852.40/5,602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.24

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