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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,609.89, 8,413.30 and 2,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,609.89, 8,413.30 and 2,322.19 is: 3,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,609.89 : 8,413.30 = 2,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,609.89/8,413.30 = 2,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,609.89x = 8,413.30 × 2,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,609.89x = 19,537,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537,281.13/5,609.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.65

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