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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.08, 8,441.64 and 2,339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.08, 8,441.64 and 2,339.88 is: 3,510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.08 : 8,441.64 = 2,339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.08/8,441.64 = 2,339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.08x = 8,441.64 × 2,339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.08x = 19,752,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,424.60/5,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.87

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