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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,599.53, 8,393.22 and 2,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,599.53, 8,393.22 and 2,310.12 is: 3,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,599.53 : 8,393.22 = 2,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,599.53/8,393.22 = 2,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,599.53x = 8,393.22 × 2,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,599.53x = 19,389,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389,345.39/5,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.67

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