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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.89, 8,393.63 and 2,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.89, 8,393.63 and 2,306.51 is: 3,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.89 : 8,393.63 = 2,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.89/8,393.63 = 2,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.89x = 8,393.63 × 2,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.89x = 19,359,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,969.51/5,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.68

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