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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.19, 8,399.77 and 2,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.19, 8,399.77 and 2,314.18 is: 3,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.19 : 8,399.77 = 2,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.19/8,399.77 = 2,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.19x = 8,399.77 × 2,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.19x = 19,438,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,584.45/5,603.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.20

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