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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,612.58, 8,417.47 and 2,326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,612.58, 8,417.47 and 2,326.58 is: 3,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,612.58 : 8,417.47 = 2,326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,612.58/8,417.47 = 2,326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,612.58x = 8,417.47 × 2,326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,612.58x = 19,583,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583,917.35/5,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.29

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