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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.21, 8,382.17 and 2,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.21, 8,382.17 and 2,303.51 is: 3,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.21 : 8,382.17 = 2,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.21/8,382.17 = 2,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.21x = 8,382.17 × 2,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.21x = 19,308,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308,420.47/5,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.73

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