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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.15, 8,389.24 and 2,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.15, 8,389.24 and 2,306.51 is: 3,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.15 : 8,389.24 = 2,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.15/8,389.24 = 2,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.15x = 8,389.24 × 2,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.15x = 19,349,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349,812.47/5,591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.80

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