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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.71, 8,439.66 and 2,339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.71, 8,439.66 and 2,339.73 is: 3,509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.71 : 8,439.66 = 2,339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.71/8,439.66 = 2,339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.71x = 8,439.66 × 2,339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.71x = 19,746,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,525.69/5,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.43

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