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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.48, 8,393.07 and 2,306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.48, 8,393.07 and 2,306.13 is: 3,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.48 : 8,393.07 = 2,306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.48/8,393.07 = 2,306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.48x = 8,393.07 × 2,306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.48x = 19,355,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355,510.52/5,595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.13

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