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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.02, 8,381.71 and 2,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.02, 8,381.71 and 2,302.06 is: 3,451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.02 : 8,381.71 = 2,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.02/8,381.71 = 2,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.02x = 8,381.71 × 2,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.02x = 19,295,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295,199.32/5,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.11

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