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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.41, 8,389.98 and 2,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.41, 8,389.98 and 2,304.23 is: 3,456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.41 : 8,389.98 = 2,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.41/8,389.98 = 2,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.41x = 8,389.98 × 2,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.41x = 19,332,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,401.67/5,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.28

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