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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,639.38, 8,459.08 and 1,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,639.38, 8,459.08 and 1,535.38 is: 2,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,639.38 : 8,459.08 = 1,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,639.38/8,459.08 = 1,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,639.38x = 8,459.08 × 1,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,639.38x = 12,987,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,902.25/5,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.07

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