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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.89, 8,394.16 and 2,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.89, 8,394.16 and 2,307.84 is: 3,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.89 : 8,394.16 = 2,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.89/8,394.16 = 2,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.89x = 8,394.16 × 2,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.89x = 19,372,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372,372.44/5,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.90

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