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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.21, 8,390.13 and 2,311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.21, 8,390.13 and 2,311.71 is: 3,468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.21 : 8,390.13 = 2,311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.21/8,390.13 = 2,311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.21x = 8,390.13 × 2,311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.21x = 19,395,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,547.42/5,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.32

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