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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.87, 8,383.84 and 2,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.87, 8,383.84 and 2,308.32 is: 3,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.87 : 8,383.84 = 2,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.87/8,383.84 = 2,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.87x = 8,383.84 × 2,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.87x = 19,352,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352,579.78/5,592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.22

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