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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,588.42, 8,384.38 and 2,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,588.42, 8,384.38 and 2,303.06 is: 3,455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,588.42 : 8,384.38 = 2,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,588.42/8,384.38 = 2,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,588.42x = 8,384.38 × 2,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,588.42x = 19,309,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,730.20/5,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.31

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