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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.53, 8,383.33 and 2,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.53, 8,383.33 and 2,307.98 is: 3,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.53 : 8,383.33 = 2,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.53/8,383.33 = 2,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.53x = 8,383.33 × 2,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.53x = 19,348,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348,557.97/5,592.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.71

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