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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.59, 8,442.02 and 2,339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.59, 8,442.02 and 2,339.41 is: 3,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.59 : 8,442.02 = 2,339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.59/8,442.02 = 2,339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.59x = 8,442.02 × 2,339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.59x = 19,749,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,346.01/5,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.00

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