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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.08, 8,383.43 and 2,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.08, 8,383.43 and 2,300.25 is: 3,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.08 : 8,383.43 = 2,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.08/8,383.43 = 2,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.08x = 8,383.43 × 2,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.08x = 19,283,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,973.36/5,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.06

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