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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.34, 8,391.66 and 2,310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.34, 8,391.66 and 2,310.62 is: 3,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.34 : 8,391.66 = 2,310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.34/8,391.66 = 2,310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.34x = 8,391.66 × 2,310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.34x = 19,389,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389,937.43/5,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.90

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