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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.23, 8,417.19 and 2,324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.23, 8,417.19 and 2,324.58 is: 3,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.23 : 8,417.19 = 2,324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.23/8,417.19 = 2,324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.23x = 8,417.19 × 2,324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.23x = 19,566,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,431.53/5,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.01

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