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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.40, 8,506.88 and 2,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.40, 8,506.88 and 2,593.28 is: 3,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.40 : 8,506.88 = 2,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.40/8,506.88 = 2,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.40x = 8,506.88 × 2,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.40x = 22,060,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,060,721.77/5,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.51

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