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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,596.84, 8,396.92 and 2,310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,596.84, 8,396.92 and 2,310.13 is: 3,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,596.84 : 8,396.92 = 2,310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,596.84/8,396.92 = 2,310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,596.84x = 8,396.92 × 2,310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,596.84x = 19,397,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397,976.80/5,596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.88

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