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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.41, 8,488.22 and 2,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.41, 8,488.22 and 2,371.83 is: 3,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.41 : 8,488.22 = 2,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.41/8,488.22 = 2,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.41x = 8,488.22 × 2,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.41x = 20,132,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,602.98/5,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.00

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