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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,656.91, 8,488.19 and 2,539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,656.91, 8,488.19 and 2,539.14 is: 3,809.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,656.91 : 8,488.19 = 2,539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,656.91/8,488.19 = 2,539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,656.91x = 8,488.19 × 2,539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,656.91x = 21,552,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552,690.06/5,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.98

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