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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.34, 8,394.66 and 2,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.34, 8,394.66 and 2,312.62 is: 3,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.34 : 8,394.66 = 2,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.34/8,394.66 = 2,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.34x = 8,394.66 × 2,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.34x = 19,413,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,658.61/5,601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.90

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