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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.15, 8,388.09 and 2,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.15, 8,388.09 and 2,305.44 is: 3,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.15 : 8,388.09 = 2,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.15/8,388.09 = 2,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.15x = 8,388.09 × 2,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.15x = 19,338,238.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338,238.21/5,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.10

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