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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.52, 8,388.78 and 2,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.52, 8,388.78 and 2,305.36 is: 3,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.52 : 8,388.78 = 2,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.52/8,388.78 = 2,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.52x = 8,388.78 × 2,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.52x = 19,339,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,157.86/5,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.04

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