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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.06, 8,398.08 and 2,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.06, 8,398.08 and 2,313.06 is: 3,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.06 : 8,398.08 = 2,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.06/8,398.08 = 2,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.06x = 8,398.08 × 2,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.06x = 19,425,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,231.43/5,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.52

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