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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.64, 8,257.92 and 2,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.64, 8,257.92 and 2,386.56 is: 3,580.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.64 : 8,257.92 = 2,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.64/8,257.92 = 2,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.64x = 8,257.92 × 2,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.64x = 19,708,021.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,021.56/5,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.26

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