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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.23, 8,407.68 and 2,318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.23, 8,407.68 and 2,318.68 is: 3,479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.23 : 8,407.68 = 2,318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.23/8,407.68 = 2,318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.23x = 8,407.68 × 2,318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.23x = 19,494,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,719.46/5,603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.19

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