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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.57, 8,381.68 and 2,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.57, 8,381.68 and 2,307.97 is: 3,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.57 : 8,381.68 = 2,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.57/8,381.68 = 2,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.57x = 8,381.68 × 2,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.57x = 19,344,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344,647.12/5,592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.99

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