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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.42, 8,379.63 and 2,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.42, 8,379.63 and 2,299.54 is: 3,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.42 : 8,379.63 = 2,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.42/8,379.63 = 2,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.42x = 8,379.63 × 2,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.42x = 19,269,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269,282.67/5,586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.31

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