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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.25, 8,379.24 and 2,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.25, 8,379.24 and 2,297.11 is: 3,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.25 : 8,379.24 = 2,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.25/8,379.24 = 2,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.25x = 8,379.24 × 2,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.25x = 19,248,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248,036.00/5,586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.61

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