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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.82, 8,399.21 and 2,313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.82, 8,399.21 and 2,313.81 is: 3,468.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.82 : 8,399.21 = 2,313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.82/8,399.21 = 2,313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.82x = 8,399.21 × 2,313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.82x = 19,434,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434,164.52/5,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.64

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