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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.53, 8,490.11 and 2,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.53, 8,490.11 and 2,536.44 is: 3,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.53 : 8,490.11 = 2,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.53/8,490.11 = 2,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.53x = 8,490.11 × 2,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.53x = 21,534,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,534,599.48/5,658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.69

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