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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,659.71, 8,489.64 and 2,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,659.71, 8,489.64 and 2,327.13 is: 3,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,659.71 : 8,489.64 = 2,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,659.71/8,489.64 = 2,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,659.71x = 8,489.64 × 2,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,659.71x = 19,756,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,495.93/5,659.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.73

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