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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.76, 8,425.26 and 2,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.76, 8,425.26 and 2,328.24 is: 3,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.76 : 8,425.26 = 2,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.76/8,425.26 = 2,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.76x = 8,425.26 × 2,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.76x = 19,616,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616,027.34/5,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.03

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