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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.40, 8,423.10 and 2,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.40, 8,423.10 and 2,327.40 is: 3,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.40 : 8,423.10 = 2,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.40/8,423.10 = 2,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.40x = 8,423.10 × 2,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.40x = 19,603,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603,922.94/5,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.10

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