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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.41, 8,268.46 and 2,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.41, 8,268.46 and 2,393.07 is: 3,587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.41 : 8,268.46 = 2,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.41/8,268.46 = 2,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.41x = 8,268.46 × 2,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.41x = 19,786,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,962.23/5,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.58

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