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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,598.36, 8,397.96 and 2,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,598.36, 8,397.96 and 2,313 is: 3,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,598.36 : 8,397.96 = 2,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,598.36/8,397.96 = 2,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,598.36x = 8,397.96 × 2,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,598.36x = 19,424,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424,481.48/5,598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.67

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