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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.27, 8,387.91 and 2,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.27, 8,387.91 and 2,302.53 is: 3,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.27 : 8,387.91 = 2,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.27/8,387.91 = 2,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.27x = 8,387.91 × 2,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.27x = 19,313,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313,414.41/5,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.21

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