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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.16, 8,383.64 and 2,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.16, 8,383.64 and 2,306.48 is: 3,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.16 : 8,383.64 = 2,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.16/8,383.64 = 2,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.16x = 8,383.64 × 2,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.16x = 19,336,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,644.54/5,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.43

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