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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.93, 8,408.42 and 2,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.93, 8,408.42 and 2,316.24 is: 3,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.93 : 8,408.42 = 2,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.93/8,408.42 = 2,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.93x = 8,408.42 × 2,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.93x = 19,475,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475,918.74/5,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.78

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