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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,597.91, 8,398.62 and 2,312.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,597.91, 8,398.62 and 2,312.55 is: 3,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,597.91 : 8,398.62 = 2,312.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,597.91/8,398.62 = 2,312.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,597.91x = 8,398.62 × 2,312.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,597.91x = 19,422,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,228.68/5,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.55

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