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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.41, 8,391.92 and 2,307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.41, 8,391.92 and 2,307.65 is: 3,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.41 : 8,391.92 = 2,307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.41/8,391.92 = 2,307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.41x = 8,391.92 × 2,307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.41x = 19,365,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365,602.65/5,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.98

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