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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.70, 8,397.45 and 2,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.70, 8,397.45 and 2,315.10 is: 3,471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.70 : 8,397.45 = 2,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.70/8,397.45 = 2,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.70x = 8,397.45 × 2,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.70x = 19,440,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,936.50/5,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.16

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