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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.70, 8,419.84 and 2,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.70, 8,419.84 and 2,324.18 is: 3,487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.70 : 8,419.84 = 2,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.70/8,419.84 = 2,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.70x = 8,419.84 × 2,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.70x = 19,569,223.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569,223.73/5,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.22

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