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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,489.51, 8,231.78 and 2,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,489.51, 8,231.78 and 2,368.04 is: 3,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,489.51 : 8,231.78 = 2,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,489.51/8,231.78 = 2,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,489.51x = 8,231.78 × 2,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,489.51x = 19,493,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,172.47/5,489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.99

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