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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.33, 8,397.96 and 2,310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.33, 8,397.96 and 2,310.85 is: 3,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.33 : 8,397.96 = 2,310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.33/8,397.96 = 2,310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.33x = 8,397.96 × 2,310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.33x = 19,406,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406,425.87/5,602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.99

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