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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.20, 8,404.44 and 2,316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.20, 8,404.44 and 2,316.36 is: 3,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.20 : 8,404.44 = 2,316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.20/8,404.44 = 2,316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.20x = 8,404.44 × 2,316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.20x = 19,467,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,708.64/5,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.15

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