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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,597.79, 8,396.69 and 2,313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,597.79, 8,396.69 and 2,313.65 is: 3,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,597.79 : 8,396.69 = 2,313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,597.79/8,396.69 = 2,313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,597.79x = 8,396.69 × 2,313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,597.79x = 19,426,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,948.27/5,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.47

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