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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.87, 8,388.82 and 2,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,591.87, 8,388.82 and 2,303.17 is: 3,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,591.87 : 8,388.82 = 2,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,591.87/8,388.82 = 2,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,591.87x = 8,388.82 × 2,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,591.87x = 19,320,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,878.56/5,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.17

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