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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.37, 8,392.91 and 2,310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.37, 8,392.91 and 2,310.68 is: 3,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.37 : 8,392.91 = 2,310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.37/8,392.91 = 2,310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.37x = 8,392.91 × 2,310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.37x = 19,393,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,317.73/5,599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.48

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