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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,608.59, 8,413.91 and 2,321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,608.59, 8,413.91 and 2,321.93 is: 3,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,608.59 : 8,413.91 = 2,321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,608.59/8,413.91 = 2,321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,608.59x = 8,413.91 × 2,321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,608.59x = 19,536,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,528.18/5,608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.32

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