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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.78, 8,413.07 and 2,327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.78, 8,413.07 and 2,327.23 is: 3,488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.78 : 8,413.07 = 2,327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.78/8,413.07 = 2,327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.78x = 8,413.07 × 2,327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.78x = 19,579,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579,147.78/5,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.94

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