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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.88, 8,510.24 and 2,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.88, 8,510.24 and 2,386.92 is: 3,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.88 : 8,510.24 = 2,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.88/8,510.24 = 2,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.88x = 8,510.24 × 2,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.88x = 20,313,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313,207.58/5,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.76

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