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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.27, 8,389.42 and 2,303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.27, 8,389.42 and 2,303.57 is: 3,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.27 : 8,389.42 = 2,303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.27/8,389.42 = 2,303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.27x = 8,389.42 × 2,303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.27x = 19,325,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,644.40/5,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.78

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