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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.41, 8,633.61 and 1,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.41, 8,633.61 and 1,595.43 is: 2,393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.41 : 8,633.61 = 1,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.41/8,633.61 = 1,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.41x = 8,633.61 × 1,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.41x = 13,774,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,320.40/5,755.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.28

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