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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,596.96, 8,395.34 and 2,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,596.96, 8,395.34 and 2,266.72 is: 3,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,596.96 : 8,395.34 = 2,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,596.96/8,395.34 = 2,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,596.96x = 8,395.34 × 2,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,596.96x = 19,029,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029,885.08/5,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.04

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