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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.82, 8,391.72 and 2,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.82, 8,391.72 and 2,305.11 is: 3,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.82 : 8,391.72 = 2,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.82/8,391.72 = 2,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.82x = 8,391.72 × 2,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.82x = 19,343,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,837.69/5,593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.08

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