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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.82, 8,394.72 and 2,307.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.82, 8,394.72 and 2,307.11 is: 3,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.82 : 8,394.72 = 2,307.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.82/8,394.72 = 2,307.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.82x = 8,394.72 × 2,307.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.82x = 19,367,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,542.46/5,595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.07

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