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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.68, 8,391.24 and 2,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.68, 8,391.24 and 2,306.96 is: 3,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.68 : 8,391.24 = 2,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.68/8,391.24 = 2,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.68x = 8,391.24 × 2,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.68x = 19,358,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358,255.03/5,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.50

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