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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.08, 8,416.72 and 2,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.08, 8,416.72 and 2,326.08 is: 3,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.08 : 8,416.72 = 2,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.08/8,416.72 = 2,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.08x = 8,416.72 × 2,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.08x = 19,577,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,964.06/5,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.54

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