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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.66, 8,418.47 and 2,326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.66, 8,418.47 and 2,326.65 is: 3,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.66 : 8,418.47 = 2,326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.66/8,418.47 = 2,326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.66x = 8,418.47 × 2,326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.66x = 19,586,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586,821.59/5,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.90

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