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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.73, 8,391.36 and 2,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.73, 8,391.36 and 2,304.75 is: 3,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.73 : 8,391.36 = 2,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.73/8,391.36 = 2,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.73x = 8,391.36 × 2,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.73x = 19,339,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,945.00/5,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.67

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