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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.08, 8,270.96 and 2,394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.08, 8,270.96 and 2,394.73 is: 3,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.08 : 8,270.96 = 2,394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.08/8,270.96 = 2,394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.08x = 8,270.96 × 2,394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.08x = 19,806,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,701.35/5,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.07

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