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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.67, 8,387.48 and 2,304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.67, 8,387.48 and 2,304.99 is: 3,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.67 : 8,387.48 = 2,304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.67/8,387.48 = 2,304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.67x = 8,387.48 × 2,304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.67x = 19,333,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333,063.29/5,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.48

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