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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.58, 8,268.72 and 2,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.58, 8,268.72 and 2,393.24 is: 3,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.58 : 8,268.72 = 2,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.58/8,268.72 = 2,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.58x = 8,268.72 × 2,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.58x = 19,789,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,041.11/5,515.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.84

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