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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,592.96, 8,391.11 and 2,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,592.96, 8,391.11 and 2,306.25 is: 3,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,592.96 : 8,391.11 = 2,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,592.96/8,391.11 = 2,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,592.96x = 8,391.11 × 2,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,592.96x = 19,351,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351,985.91/5,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.06

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