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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.05, 8,398.77 and 2,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.05, 8,398.77 and 2,310.24 is: 3,465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.05 : 8,398.77 = 2,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.05/8,398.77 = 2,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.05x = 8,398.77 × 2,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.05x = 19,403,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403,174.40/5,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.44

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