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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.44, 8,411.83 and 2,322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.44, 8,411.83 and 2,322.83 is: 3,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.44 : 8,411.83 = 2,322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.44/8,411.83 = 2,322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.44x = 8,411.83 × 2,322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.44x = 19,539,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539,251.08/5,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.53

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