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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.05, 8,396.88 and 2,313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.05, 8,396.88 and 2,313.33 is: 3,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.05 : 8,396.88 = 2,313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.05/8,396.88 = 2,313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.05x = 8,396.88 × 2,313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.05x = 19,424,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424,754.41/5,602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.44

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