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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,601.63, 8,403.83 and 2,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,601.63, 8,403.83 and 2,315.66 is: 3,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,601.63 : 8,403.83 = 2,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,601.63/8,403.83 = 2,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,601.63x = 8,403.83 × 2,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,601.63x = 19,460,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460,401.40/5,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.06

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