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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,595.95, 8,397.74 and 2,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,595.95, 8,397.74 and 2,309.01 is: 3,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,595.95 : 8,397.74 = 2,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,595.95/8,397.74 = 2,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,595.95x = 8,397.74 × 2,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,595.95x = 19,390,471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,471.41/5,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.09

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