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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.92, 8,266.40 and 2,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.92, 8,266.40 and 2,388.95 is: 3,584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.92 : 8,266.40 = 2,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.92/8,266.40 = 2,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.92x = 8,266.40 × 2,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.92x = 19,748,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,001.59/5,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.74

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