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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.30, 8,406.27 and 2,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.30, 8,406.27 and 2,316.42 is: 3,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.30 : 8,406.27 = 2,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.30/8,406.27 = 2,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.30x = 8,406.27 × 2,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.30x = 19,472,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,451.95/5,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.56

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