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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,593.91, 8,384.71 and 2,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,593.91, 8,384.71 and 2,305.21 is: 3,455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,593.91 : 8,384.71 = 2,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,593.91/8,384.71 = 2,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,593.91x = 8,384.71 × 2,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,593.91x = 19,328,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,517.34/5,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.28

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