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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,590.72, 8,389.94 and 2,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,590.72, 8,389.94 and 2,303.82 is: 3,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,590.72 : 8,389.94 = 2,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,590.72/8,389.94 = 2,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,590.72x = 8,389.94 × 2,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,590.72x = 19,328,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,900.05/5,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.32

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