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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.37, 8,383.77 and 2,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.37, 8,383.77 and 2,300.52 is: 3,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.37 : 8,383.77 = 2,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.37/8,383.77 = 2,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.37x = 8,383.77 × 2,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.37x = 19,287,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287,030.56/5,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.43

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